Question

Which associations best describe the data in the table?

Variable m 9   6   5  1  3   4  2  8   7
 Variable n 33 24 18 3 10 14 7 32 26
Choose exactly two answers that are correct.
A.
linear association
B.
negative association
C.
nonlinear association
D.
positive association

Answer 1

In order to find out the association, you need to plot the data. Given that m is x, and n is y, after plotting, the graph shows a positive linear association. The graph rises from left to right. So the answer is letter D.