Which is a correct description of the data in the table?

Question

Time Worked (hours)
8
11
10
5
12
8
Earnings ($)
72
99
90
45
108
72

A.
The explanatory variable is time worked. The response variable is earnings. The association is positive. **?

B.
The explanatory variable is time worked. The response variable is earnings. The association is negative.

C.
The explanatory variable is earnings. The response variable is time worked. The association is positive. **?

D.
The explanatory variable is earnings. The response variable is time worked. The association is negative.

someone please help ! My answer is I think it's A or C

Answer 1

I've narrowed my answer down to one and I think it's A. Can someone check my answer?

Answer 2

I agree on A

Answer 3

Thank you!