We can infer that there is a strong relationship between two numerical variables when
A)The points on a scatterplot cluster tightly around an upward sloping straight line
B)The points on a scatterplot cluster tightly around a downward sloping straight line
C)Either of these options
D)Neither of these options

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A strong relationship between two numerical variables can be either positive or negative. In both cases, the points on a scatterplot will cluster together tightly around a straight line, either upward or downward sloping. So, either option A or B could indicate a strong relationship, therefore C is the best choice.

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