Which of the following would NOT be considered appropriate when constructing a scatterplot?
A) labelling the x and y axes
B) labelling the graph using titles
C) connecting the data points on the graph with straight lines
D) drawing the best-fitting line on the graph

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Connecting the data points with straight lines is not appropriate because it suggests there is a continuous relationship between the points, when in fact scatterplots are used to display data that may not have a clear pattern or relationship. The other options (labelling the axes, using titles, drawing best-fitting lines) are all appropriate and common practices in constructing scatterplots.

Which of the Following Would NOT Be Considered Appropriate When