Scatter Plot Correlation | Apply your Understanding

A diagram that represents the distribution of a single variable.

A graphical representation of data points in three dimensions.

A type of data display that shows the relationship between two numerical variables.

A chart that displays the frequency of various outcomes in a dataset.

The y variable tends to decrease as the x variable increases.

All data points are scattered sporadically with no pattern.

The y variable tends to increase as the x variable increases.

There is no clear relationship between the two variables.

A diagonal rise from left to right.

A diagonal fall from left to right.

A horizontal line across the plot.

A vertical line across the plot.

Points rise diagonally in a narrow pattern.

Points fall diagonally in a narrow pattern.

Points are scattered sporadically with no discernible pattern.

Points form a perfect circle.

Perfect linear correlation

Strong positive correlation

No linear correlation

Strong negative correlation

Cannot be determined from the shape alone

Positive linear correlation

Negative linear correlation

No linear correlation

The question is based on a misunderstanding; a straight vertical line does not indicate correlation.

No correlation

Perfect negative correlation

Perfect positive correlation

No linear correlation

Strong positive correlation

The presence of outliers

Strong negative correlation

Due to a strong positive correlation

Due to a strong negative correlation

Because all variables are dependent

Because of random variation or noise in the data

No correlation

Negative linear correlation

Cannot be determined

Positive linear correlation