The following scatter plot depicts the number of chicken pox cases after 1988. The variable x represents the number of years after 1988. The variable y represents the number of cases in thousands. A graph has number of years after 1988 on the x-axis, and reported cases (thousands) on the y-axis. Points trend on a negative line.
Does there appear to be a linear relationship? Explain your answer.
a.
Yes, there is a linear relationship. The data appears to have a negative correlation.
b.
Yes, there is a linear relationship. The data appears to have a positive correlation.
c.
No, there is not a linear relationship. The data seems random.
d.
No, there is not a linear relationship. There is no line which goes through all the points.