Question

Describing trends in scatter plots1The graph below shows the relationship between life expectancyand infant mortality rate in a random sample of countries,Which statement is the best description of the associationbetween these variables?Choose 1 answerCountries with higher infant mortality rates tended to have longerlife expectanciesCountries with higher infant mortality rates tended to haveshorter life expectancies.There is no clear relationship between infant mortality rates andlife expectancyWhich statement is the best description of the association between these variables

Answer 1

Given

The graph of the infant mortality rate and life expectancy is given in the scatter form.

Explanation

To determine the relation between the life expectancy and infant mortality rate ,

use the given graph.

From the graph given, it is clear that as the infant mortality rate increases then the life expectancy decreases.

Therefore, the countries with high mortality rates tended to have shorter life expectancies.

Answer

Hence the correct option is B.