If the correlation of variables is close to 0,then we expect to see a(n)_____ on the scatterplot.
A)upward sloping cluster of points
B)downward sloping cluster of points
C)cluster of points around a trendline
D)random scatter of points with no apparent relationship

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When the correlation of variables is close to 0, it indicates there is no linear relationship between them. Therefore, on a scatterplot, this would be represented by a random scatter of points with no apparent relationship, as there is no trend in the data that suggests a positive or negative correlation.

If the Correlation of Variables Is Close to 0,then We