Analyzing Study Hours and Test Scores

Hard Synthesis Interpreting Data In Graphics

The graphic below is a scatter plot illustrating the relationship between hours studied per week and the scores achieved on a standardized math test by a sample of students. The x-axis represents the number of hours studied, while the y-axis represents the test scores on a scale from 0 to 100.

Scatter Plot of Study Hours vs. Test Scores

Based on the data presented in the scatter plot, which of the following statements can be accurately concluded regarding the relationship between hours studied and math test scores?

Increasing study hours consistently leads to decreasing test scores.

There is a positive correlation where more hours of study correlate with higher test scores.

Hours studied do not have any impact on test scores, as shown by no visible trend in the scatter plot.

The data suggests that studying more than 10 hours does not significantly improve test scores.

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