Question

Scatter plots are used to discover relationships between variables. Using the data above plot variable 1 and variable 2 and describe the correlation between variable 1 and variable 2.

Variable 1:

-0.21582

0.56997

-0.54850

-0.12385

0.06975

0.16327

-0.72595

0.22500

-0.40463

0.67652

-0.82322

0.06747

0.74055

-0.71577

-0.82231

-0.47603

0.58094

-0.58573

0.19003

-0.49528

0.93083

0.61389

-0.91742

-0.60957

Variable 2:

0.89369

-0.72620

-0.09185

0.50086

-0.73607

0.88498

-0.27512

0.62647

0.92432

0.56368

0.73005

-0.74824

0.79412

-0.04509

-0.70951

0.01573

0.51169

0.10376

-0.90089

0.04767

-0.16886

-0.65529

0.25296

-0.24747

Choose the correct answer

A. Non of the answers accurately characterize the data

B. The relationship is linear, positive, and strong

C. The relationship is linear, negative and strong

D. There is no relationship, or the strength of the relationship is very weak

E. The strength of the relationship is strong, but it is not linear

F. The strength of the relationship is moderate, linear, and positive

G. The strength of the relationship is moderate , linear, and negative