Which of these statistics BEST describes the relationship in this scatterplot?
A) r = -1.00
B) r = .10
C) r = .50
D) r = -.45

Question

Which of these statistics BEST describes the relationship in this scatterplot? 
A) r = -1.00 
B) r = .10 
C) r = .50 
D) r = -.45

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scatterplot shows a negative slope, indicating an inverse relationship between the two variables. The data points also do not fall in a tight cluster, suggesting a weak correlation. The closest correlation coefficient listed is -.45, indicating a moderate negative correlation.

Which of These Statistics BEST Describes the Relationship in This