Answer the question on the basis of the following five data sets, wherein it is assumed that the variable shown on the left is the independent variable and the one on the right is the dependent variable. Assume in graphing these data that the independent variable is shown on the horizontal axis and the dependent variable on the vertical axis. Refer to the data sets. Which of the data sets would graph as an upsloping line?
A) 1 only
B) 1, 2, and 3 only
C) 4 and 5 only
D) 1, 2, and 5 only

Question

Answer the question on the basis of the following five data sets, wherein it is assumed that the variable shown on the left is the independent variable and the one on the right is the dependent variable. Assume in graphing these data that the independent variable is shown on the horizontal axis and the dependent variable on the vertical axis.  Refer to the data sets. Which of the data sets would graph as an upsloping line?
A) 1 only 
B) 1, 2, and 3 only 
C) 4 and 5 only 
D) 1, 2, and 5 only

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Data sets 1, 2, and 5 show a positive correlation between the independent and dependent variables, which would graph as an upsloping line. Data sets 3 and 4 show either no correlation or a negative correlation, respectively.

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