If the correlation of variables is close to 0, then we expect to see:
A) an upward sloping cluster of points on the scatterplot
B) a downward sloping cluster of points on the scatterplot
C) a cluster of points around a trendline on the scatterplot
D) a cluster of points with no apparent relationship on the scatterplot
E) no explanation of how the scatterplot looks based on the correlation

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A correlation close to 0 indicates there is no apparent linear relationship between the variables being plotted, resulting in a cluster of points with no clear trend or relationship.

If the Correlation of Variables Is Close to 0, Then