Exhibit 1A-4 Straight line
In Exhibit 1A-4, as X increases along the horizontal axis, corresponding to points A-D on the line, the Y value remains unchanged at 40 units. The relationship between the X and Y variables is:
A) direct.
B) inverse.
C) independent.
D) undefined.

Question

Exhibit 1A-4 Straight line 
In Exhibit 1A-4, as X increases along the horizontal axis, corresponding to points A-D on the line, the Y value remains unchanged at 40 units. The relationship between the X and Y variables is:
A) direct. 
B) inverse. 
C) independent. 
D) undefined.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The X and Y variables are independent, as changes in X do not lead to changes in Y. The fact that Y remains constant as X increases along the line shows that there is no relationship or correlation between the two variables.

Exhibit 1A-4 Straight Line