When examining a scatter diagram,the __________ scattered the points are distributed,the __________the correlation.
A)more; lower
B)more; more stable
C)less; lower
D)less; more stable

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When points on a scatter diagram are scattered more (less tightly clustered together), the correlation is lower. This is because a high correlation indicates that there is a strong relationship between the two variables being measured, and this is best seen when the points are tightly clustered together in a line or curve. If the points are more scattered, it is harder to see any clear relationship between the variables, and the correlation will be lower.

When Examining a Scatter Diagram,the __________ Scattered the Points Are