The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "d. The values in the set must be increasing." <span>A data set contains an independent and dependent variable which must be true or the data set of a linear function can be used to represent the data. </span> Here are the following choices: <span>a. The set must have a constant additive rate of change. b. The set must have a constant multiplicative rate of change. c. The values in the set must be positive. d. The values in the set must be increasing.</span>