A scatterplot line crosses the Y axis at "5" and is completely horizontal across the full range of X. Which of these statements best describes the relationship between X and Y?
A) There is a negative, linear association between X and Y.
B) There is a positive, linear association between X and Y.
C) There is no association between X and Y.
D) The association between X and Y is statistically significant.

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A horizontal line on a scatterplot indicates that there is no change in Y as X changes, meaning there is no association between X and Y.

A Scatterplot Line Crosses the Y Axis at "5" and Is