Question

In a set of data, if there is no clear pattern to the points when graphed on a coordinate plane, we say there is no relative _____.

Answer 1

Answer: If there is no clear pattern to the points when graphed on a coordinate plane, we say there is no relative correlation.

In a scatter plot, we are looking for a pattern (or correlation) between the points. Sometimes, they increase together. Sometimes, they decrease together.

If we can't see a pattern, we say there is no correlation.