The scatterplot shows monthly sales figures (in units) and number of months of experience for a sample of salespeople. The correlation between monthly sales and level of experience is most likely
A) -.235.
B) 0.
C) .180.
D) -.914.
E) .914.

Question

The scatterplot shows monthly sales figures (in units) and number of months of experience for a sample of salespeople.  The correlation between monthly sales and level of experience is most likely
A) -.235. 
B) 0. 
C) .180. 
D) -.914. 
E) .914.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scatterplot shows a strong positive linear relationship between monthly sales and level of experience. The points are tightly clustered around a straight line sloping upward from left to right. Therefore, the correlation is likely to be close to +1, indicating a strong positive association. The only choice that reflects this pattern is E, which represents a correlation of +0.914.

The Scatterplot Shows Monthly Sales Figures (In Units) and Number