Which statement correctly explains the association in the scatter plot?
 A. Since the y-values decrease as the x-values increase, the scatter plot shows a negative association.
 B. Since the y-values increase as the x-values increase, the scatter plot shows a positive association.
 C. Since the y-values decrease as the x-values increase, the scatter plot shows a positive association.
 D. Since the y-values increase as the x-values increase, the scatter plot shows a negative association.