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QuizMultiple Choice

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Question 17 • EF Math 12 1st Nine Weeks

On a scatter plot, what does it mean when both variables are increasing?

Answer
A
positive correlation
B
negative correlation
C
no correlation
D
line of best fit

Explanation

When both variables increase together, higher values of one tend to go with higher values of the other. This is a positive correlation, so the correct choice is “positive correlation.”

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