Correlation Quick Check

Question

Use the tables to create scatterplots and determine which scatterplot shows a linear association.(1 point)
Responses

A.x 5 8 2 4 6 12 10 1 3 7
y 550 800 250 500 500 400 650 150 400 750x 5 8 2 4 6

B. x 5 8 2 4 6 12 10 1 3 7
y 550 800 250 300 700 1000 650 300 100 700x 5 8

C. x 5 8 2 4 6 12 10 1 3 7
y 800 700 350 450 500 1000 900 250 400 750x 5 8

D. x 5 8 2 4 6 12 10 1 3 7
y 550 800 350 450 700 1000 900 250 400 750x 5 8

Answer 1

The scatterplot that shows a linear association is scatterplot B.