If the diagram of a line shows that lower values on the vertical scale are associated with higher values on the horizontal scale this is an example of ?
Correct answer: D. a negative linear relationship
- A. a nonlinear relationship
- B. a positive linear relationship
- C. a scatter diagrams
- D. a negative linear relationship
Explanation
When higher values on the horizontal axis correspond to lower values on the vertical axis, the variables move in opposite directions. A straight-line relationship with this pattern is a negative linear relationship.
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