What type of relationship is indicated in the scatterplot?
A) No relationship
B) A negative linear relationship
C) A negative curvilinear relationship
D) A positive linear or curvilinear relationship

Question

What type of relationship is indicated in the scatterplot? 
A) No relationship 
B) A negative linear relationship 
C) A negative curvilinear relationship 
D) A positive linear or curvilinear relationship

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scatterplot shows a pattern where as the x-values increase, the y-values also increase initially and then start decreasing. This indicates a positive relationship between the two variables, which can be either linear or curvilinear. Therefore, option D is the best choice. Option A is incorrect as there is a clear relationship between the variables. Option B is incorrect as the relationship is not solely negative linear. Option C is also incorrect as the relationship is not solely negative curvilinear.

What Type of Relationship Is Indicated in the Scatterplot