Question

This scatter plot shows a negative correlation. Which two statements describe the bivariate data?

Choose exactly two answers that are correct.
A.
As x increases, y decreases.

B.
As x decreases, y decreases.

C.
As x decreases, y increases.

D.
As x increases, y increases.


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Answer 1

well what happens as the x axis increases?

Answer 2

what happens to the line?

Answer 3

It decreases?

Answer 4

yes so your answer is as x increases, y decreases :)

Answer 5

oh it asks for two answers

Answer 6

C would also be your answer :)