When we have a relationship that is continually rising, but the line showing the relationship is not necessarily straight, we call this a _______ relationship.
A) linear
B) reclining
C) bivariate
D) monotonic

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A monotonic relationship means that the relationship between the two variables is consistently increasing or decreasing, but not necessarily at a constant rate. This allows for the line representing the relationship to be curved or have patterns, rather than a straight line (which would be a linear relationship). Reclining and bivariate are not commonly used terms in describing relationships between variables.

When We Have a Relationship That Is Continually Rising, but the Line