In constructing a scatterplot, it would not be appropriate to:
A) label the x axis
B) label the y axis
C) label the graph using titles
D) connect the data points on the graphs with straight lines
E) draw the best fitting line on the graph

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Connecting the data points on the graph with straight lines implies a relationship between the points that may not actually exist, as scatterplots are meant to display data without assuming any correlation between the variables.

In Constructing a Scatterplot, It Would Not Be Appropriate To