The scatter plot below shows the relationship between the number of hours a student plays golf and the student’s class attendance. Which of the following types of correlation is shown on the scatter plot?
The scatter plot you provided shows a negative correlation.
Explanation: In a scatter plot, a negative correlation is indicated when an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in another variable. In this scatter plot, as the number of hours a student plays golf increases, the student’s class attendance decreases, which represents a negative correlation.
So, the correct answer is:
D. Negative