Positive Association
Negative Association
(Non)Linear Association
100
What is a positive correlation? draw and describe in words
If the trend line is increasing it is positive.
100
What is negative correlation? draw and describe in words
If the trend line is decreasing it is negative
100
What does linear association mean?
The straight or nearly straight trend line on a scatterplot.
200
Is this a positive correlation? Why/Why not?
Yes, it is increasing.
200
Is this a negative association? why/ why not?
Yes, the trend line is decreasing.
200
What is a nonlinear correlation?
When the trend line on a scatterplot is not in a straight line. curved or no association
300
Is this a positive association? Why/why not?
No, there is no association.
300
Is this negative correlation? why/ why not?
Yes, the trend line is decreasing/ negative slope
300
Is the trend line linear or nonlinear?
Linear
400
What does it mean if a graph has a strong positive linear association
The dots are close together in an increasing straight-ish line
400
Is this negative correlation? why/ why not?
No, the trend line is increasing.
400
Is the line linear or nonlinear?
It is nonlinear, it curves.
500
Is this a positive association? Why/why not?
No, it is a negative association.
500
Is this a negative association? why/why not?
No, there is no association
500
Is the line linear or nonlinear? why/why not?
It is nonlinear because it bends.