What would the scatter plot show for data that produce a Pearson correlation of r = +.88?
A) Points clustered close to a line that slopes up to the right
B) Points clustered close to a line that slopes down to the right
C) Points widely scattered around a line that slopes up to the right
D) Points widely scattered around a line that slopes down to the right

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A Pearson correlation of +.88 indicates a strong positive correlation, which would be reflected in a scatter plot by points closely clustered around a line that slopes up to the right.

What Would the Scatter Plot Show for Data That Produce