PRC-2 · Chapter 10 · Question 31 of 60
Which of the following statements regarding the use of a scatter diagram in statistical analysis is most accurate?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) It visually displays a relationship, but it might indicate a relationship where there fundamentally is none.
Explanation
A scatter diagram plots coordinate points to visually show potential trends or correlations. However, statisticians must be cautious, as it may suggest a relationship (spurious correlation) even when no logical or causal link exists.
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