If the pattern of dots on a scatterplot runs from upper left to lower right what does this indicate?
A) that the relationship is strong
B) that the relationship is weak
C) that it is a positive relationship
D) that it is a negative relationship

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When a scatterplot shows a pattern of dots running from the upper left to the lower right, it indicates a negative relationship between the variables. This means that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

If the Pattern of Dots on a Scatterplot Runs from Upper