A scatter plot is shown with 20 data points showing a strong positive relationship. The x-values of the data points extend from 0 to 9, and the y-values of the data points extend from 80 to 10.
Which choices BEST describes the relationship between the variables shown in the graph?
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Responses
There is no relationship between college completion and income.
There is no relationship between college completion and income.
There is a very weak, positive correlation between years of college and income.
There is a very weak, positive correlation between years of college and income.
People who made more money generally completed more years of college than those who made less money.
People who made more money generally completed more years of college than those who made less money.
People who completed more years of college generally made less money than those who completed fewer years of college.
People who completed more years of college generally made less money than those who completed fewer years of college.
Going to college CAUSES a person to earn more income.
Going to college CAUSES a person to earn more income.
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Based on the description of the scatter plot showing a strong positive relationship, the best choice that describes the relationship between the variables is:
People who made more money generally completed more years of college than those who made less money.
This statement aligns with the indicated positive correlation between the variables (years of college and income) in the scatter plot.
