Devante wondered if there was a correlation between math scores and science scores on the cumulative tests, so he collected data based on a semester exam score for math and science. The data is shown in the scatterplot.
Based on this data, which inference is valid?
Responses
A In general, the higher a student scored on the math semester exam, the lower that student scored on the science semester exam.In general, the higher a student scored on the math semester exam, the lower that student scored on the science semester exam.
B In general, the lower a student scored on the math semester exam, the higher that student scored on the science semester exam.In general, the lower a student scored on the math semester exam, the higher that student scored on the science semester exam.
C In general, the lower a student scored on the math semester exam, the lower that student scored on the science semester exam.In general, the lower a student scored on the math semester exam, the lower that student scored on the science semester exam.
D The is no correlation between math scores and science scores.
The valid inference based on the data is:
D) There is no correlation between math scores and science scores.