Which of these statistics best describes the relationship in this scatterplot?
A) r = 1.00
B) r = .65
C) r = -.40
D) r = .00

Question

Which of these statistics best describes the relationship in this scatterplot?  
A) r = 1.00 
B) r = .65 
C) r = -.40 
D) r = .00

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scatterplot shows a positive linear relationship between the two variables, and the correlation coefficient (r) is estimated to be around .65. Option A is incorrect because there is some variability in the data points and not all points perfectly fit the line. Option C is incorrect because there is a positive relationship, not a negative one. Option D is incorrect because there is indeed an association between the two variables, as demonstrated by the pattern in the scatterplot.

Which of These Statistics Best Describes the Relationship in This