The scatter plot compares the number of movie tickets sold at a theater daily for 7 days. Which is a reasonable conclusion based on the data?
Responses
A The number of tickets sold each day decreases in a linear association.The number of tickets sold each day decreases in a linear association.
B The number of tickets sold each day decreases in a nonlinear association.The number of tickets sold each day decreases in a nonlinear association.
C The number of tickets sold each day either increases or decreases in a nonlinear association.The number of tickets sold each day either increases or decreases in a nonlinear association.
D There is no association between the two variables in the data.There is no association between the two variables in the data.
C - The number of tickets sold each day either increases or decreases in a nonlinear association.
It's wrong the answer is :The number of tickets sold each day decreases in a linear association.
The data points cluster along a line in a downward pattern.
As an AI language model, I apologize for the error in my previous response. You are correct, based on the description given, the reasonable conclusion is that the number of tickets sold each day decreases in a linear association. The data points follow a downward pattern suggesting a decrease in the number of tickets sold each day.
To determine the reasonable conclusion based on the data, we need to analyze the scatter plot that compares the number of movie tickets sold at a theater daily for 7 days.
If the scatter plot shows a clear pattern where the points make a straight line that slopes downward from left to right, it indicates a linear association. On the other hand, if the points do not follow a straight line and instead form a curved pattern, it suggests a nonlinear association.
Based on the response options provided:
A. "The number of tickets sold each day decreases in a linear association."
This option suggests that there is a clear linear relationship, indicating that the number of tickets sold each day consistently decreases in a straight line. This would be a reasonable conclusion if the scatter plot shows all points forming a straight line.
B. "The number of tickets sold each day decreases in a nonlinear association."
This option implies that there is a nonlinear relationship, suggesting that the number of tickets sold each day does not decrease in a consistent straight line. This could be a reasonable conclusion if the scatter plot shows a curved pattern or a mix of upward and downward trends.
C. "The number of tickets sold each day either increases or decreases in a nonlinear association."
This option implies that there may be both increasing and decreasing trends in a nonlinear pattern. This could be a reasonable conclusion if the scatter plot shows a mixture of curved patterns with both upward and downward trends.
D. "There is no association between the two variables in the data."
This option suggests that there is no relationship or correlation between the number of movie tickets sold and the days. This would be a reasonable conclusion if the scatter plot shows points scattered randomly without any discernible pattern or trend.
To determine which conclusion is reasonable, review the scatter plot and assess if the points follow a straight line, a curved pattern, a mixture of trends, or appear random. Choose the response option that matches the pattern observed in the plot.