Scatterplots visually depict the type of relation between two variables, such as a _____ relation, where the data fall along a straight line, and a _____ relation, where the data follow a curved or broken pattern.
A) linear; negative
B) nonlinear; linear
C) nonlinear; line of best fit
D) linear; nonlinear

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Scatterplots can show either linear or nonlinear relations between two variables. Linear relation is when the data fall along a straight line, while nonlinear relation refers to a pattern that follows a curved or broken line. Therefore, option D (linear; nonlinear) is the best choice.

Scatterplots Visually Depict the Type of Relation Between Two Variables