Use the image to answer the question.
An illustration shows a scatterplot with the x-axis and the y-axis labeled. Eight points are plotted on the graph in a downward sloping direction from top left to bottom right.
Interpret the scatterplot to determine what type of association the scatterplot shows.(1 point)
Responses
The graph shows a non-linear association.
The graph shows a non-linear association.
The scatter plot shows no association.
The scatter plot shows no association.
The graph shows a positive association.
The graph shows a positive association.
The graph shows a negative association.
The graph shows a negative association.
The graph shows a negative association.
The scatterplot shows a negative association.
To determine the type of association shown in the scatterplot, you should examine the overall pattern of the points. In this case, you mentioned that the points are plotted in a downward sloping direction from top left to bottom right.
This suggests a negative association, as the points tend to move in opposite directions on the x-axis and y-axis. When one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease. Therefore, the correct response is: "The graph shows a negative association."