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Chapter 12: Q.19 (page 716)

Does the scatter plot appear linear? Strong or weak? Positive or negative?

Short Answer

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In the given scatter plot, it is clear that the plot is not linear and there is no correlation.

Step by step solution

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Step 1:  Concept Introduction

A scatter plot would be a type of diagram or statistical graph that utilizes Cartesian coordinates to display values for a set of data in two variables.

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 Explanation

When looking at the problem's scatterplot, it's clear that the plot isn't linear because the points are so far apart, and there's no correlation between them because the graph is so scattered.

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