Question

Which associations best describe the scatter plot?

Select each correct answer.


Negative association

Positive association

Linear association

Nonlinear association
(explanation would be helpful)

Answer 1

Negative, and nonlinear.

Explanation:

If the x-coordinates increase as the y-coordinates decrease, then it is a Negative Correlation.

Answer 2

negative, nonlinear

the points dont form a line (looks like exponential decay) and are lowering