Suppose y is measured on the vertical axis, x is measured on the horizontal axis, and the various combinations of x and y are shown by a non-vertical straight line.Which of the following describes the relationship between x and y?
A) There is a negative relation between x and y.
B) There is a positive relation between x and y.
C) There is a causal relation between x and y.
D) If the value of x is known, the value of y can be determined.

Question

Suppose y is measured on the vertical axis, x is measured on the horizontal axis, and the various combinations of x and y are shown by a non-vertical straight line.Which of the following describes the relationship between x and y?  
A) There is a negative relation between x and y. 
B) There is a positive relation between x and y. 
C) There is a causal relation between x and y. 
D) If the value of x is known, the value of y can be determined.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the line is non-vertical, it implies a functional relationship where each x corresponds to exactly one y, allowing y to be determined from x.

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