If a scatterplot shows a strong positive linear correlation, then what can one say about the trend of the data points?

Points in a perfectly straight line that rises from left to right

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Points in a perfectly straight line that falls from left to right

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Points that fit fairly close to a straight line that rises from left to right

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The correct option is D Points that fit fairly close to a straight line that rises from left to right
If a scatterplot shows a strong positive correlation, then the line which fits the points will have a positive slope. Hence the points will rise as we go from left towards right.

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