Which type of relationship is graphed in the following scatterplot?
A)no relationship
B)positive curvilinear relationship
C)negative linear relationship
D)positive linear relationship

Question

Which type of relationship is graphed in the following scatterplot? 
A)no relationship 
B)positive curvilinear relationship 
C)negative linear relationship 
D)positive linear relationship

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scatterplot shows a clear pattern that suggests a positive linear relationship between the two variables. As one variable increases, so does the other variable. The relationship is not curvilinear, as it does not form a U or inverted U shape. The relationship is not negative either, as there is a clear positive trend. There is also not an absence of relationship, as there is a clear pattern in the data.

Which Type of Relationship Is Graphed in the Following Scatterplot