Questions: Question The scatter plot below shows data relating competitive chess players' ratings and their IQ. Which of the following patterns does the scatter plot show? Select the correct answer below: Positive linear pattern Positive linear pattern with deviations Negative linear pattern Negative linear pattern with deviations No pattern

Question

The scatter plot below shows data relating competitive chess players' ratings and their IQ. Which of the following patterns does the scatter plot show?

Select the correct answer below:
Positive linear pattern
Positive linear pattern with deviations
Negative linear pattern
Negative linear pattern with deviations
No pattern

Transcript text: Question The scatter plot below shows data relating competitive chess players' ratings and their IQ. Which of the following patterns does the scatter plot show? Select the correct answer below: Positive linear pattern Positive linear pattern with deviations Negative linear pattern Negative linear pattern with deviations No pattern

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Observe the general trend

The plotted points generally move upwards as we look from left to right. This indicates a positive correlation.

Step 2: Check for linearity

Although the points don't fall perfectly on a straight line, they roughly follow a linear trend. There are some deviations from a perfect straight line.