What type of relationship is indicated in the scatterplot?
A)No relationship
B)A negative linear relationship
C)A negative curvilinear relationship
D)A positive linear or curvilinear relationship

Question

What type of relationship is indicated in the scatterplot? 
A)No relationship 
B)A negative linear relationship 
C)A negative curvilinear relationship 
D)A positive linear or curvilinear relationship

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scatterplot shows a pattern that is not perfectly linear, but it slopes generally upward, indicating a positive association between the two variables. It is possible that the relationship is curvilinear, rather than purely linear, as there appears to be a slight flattening of the curve at higher values. Therefore, the best choice is D, which allows for either a positive linear or curvilinear relationship.  A and C are incorrect because there appears to be a relationship, and B is incorrect because the relationship is positive, not negative.

What Type of Relationship Is Indicated in the Scatterplot