Question

Using the data from the table determine if there is a linear trend between the year and the average SAT math scores and determine if there is an exact linear fit of the data. Describe the linear trend if there is one.
a.

Positive linear trend, an exact linear fit.
b.

Positive linear trend, not an exact linear fit.
c.

Negative linear trend, not an exact linear fit.
d.

Negative linear trend, an exact linear fit.