Question

A scatterplot has a positive, linear correlation. Which statement is true about the relationship between the x- and y-values? As the x-values increase, the y-values tend to increase. As the x-values increase, the y-values tend to decrease. As the x-values decrease, the y-values tend to increase. As the x-values decrease, the y-values tend to vary randomly.

Answer 1

As the X values increase the Y values also tend to increase'

Explanation:

Answer 2

The statement which is true about the relationship between the x- and y-values is:

• As the x-values increase, the y-values tend to increase.

Explanation:

It is given that:

A scatter plot has a positive, linear correlation.

Positive correlation means that with the increase/decrease in one variable the other variable also increases/decreases

i.e. there is a direct proportion between the two variables.

Also, linear correlation means that the point lie along a straight line.

Hence, the correct answer is:

As the x-values increase, the y-values tend to increase.