Use the following scatterplot to answer the Questions:

-What can you say about the association of the variables?
A) The variables are positively correlated.
B) The variables are negatively correlated.
C) The variables are not correlated.
D) The variables are not linearly correlated.

Question

Use the following scatterplot to answer the  Questions:

-What can you say about the association of the variables?
A) The variables are positively correlated. 
B) The variables are negatively correlated. 
C) The variables are not correlated. 
D) The variables are not linearly correlated.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement "the variables are not linearly correlated" suggests that there might be a relationship between the variables, but it does not follow a straight-line pattern. This can occur in situations where the relationship is more complex or follows a different type of mathematical function, such as a quadratic or exponential relationship. Without specifying the nature of the correlation (positive, negative, or none), this option implies that traditional linear correlation measures (like Pearson's correlation coefficient) might not capture the nature of the relationship effectively.

Use the Following Scatterplot to Answer the Questions