AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Such a graphical representation is called a scatterplot. A scatterplot shows the relationship between two quantitative variables measured for the same individuals.

Detailed explanation-2: -We often see patterns or relationships in scatterplots. When the y variable tends to increase as the x variable increases, we say there is a positive correlation between the variables. When the y variable tends to decrease as the x variable increases, we say there is a negative correlation between the variables.

Detailed explanation-3: -The scatter diagram graphs pairs of numerical data, with one variable on each axis, to look for a relationship between them. If the variables are correlated, the points will fall along a line or curve.