This graphic representation of the data from an exercise and health study shows the association between energy level and compliance with a yoga routine. The relationship depicted isonly moderate but shows that the more people complied with the yoga routine the more energy they felt they had, which indicates a _____.

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The graph shows a positive correlation between compliance with the yoga routine and energy level. This means that as compliance increases, energy level also increases, albeit moderately. Therefore, the best choice is C, positive correlation. A is incorrect because a negative correlation would show that as compliance with the yoga routine increases, energy level decreases. B is also incorrect because the graph clearly shows a linear relationship between compliance and energy level, meaning that the correlation is not close to zero. D is incorrect because the correlation coefficient is not given and cannot be determined from the graph alone.

This Graphic Representation of the Data from an Exercise and Health