Dr Stanhope is trying to determine which type of correlation is represented on his scatterplot, in which nearly all of his data are clustered along a diagonal line running from higher numbers on the left down to lower numbers on the right. Which type of correlation is represented by this pattern?
A)Positive
B)Zero
C)Negative
D)We need more information to draw a conclusion.

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The pattern described, with data points clustered along a diagonal line from higher numbers on the left to lower numbers on the right, indicates a negative correlation.

Dr Stanhope Is Trying to Determine Which Type of Correlation