Which of the following is an exploratory data analysis technique that is used to graphically illustrate the relationship of scores on one variable with scores on another variable?

a. Box-and-whiskers plot
b. Q-plot
c. Scatterplot
d. Stem-and-leaf display


ANS: C
Scatterplots can be used to illustrate the relationship of scores on one variable with scores on another.
The box-and-whiskers plot is used for exploratory data analysis.
The Q-plot is an exploratory data analysis technique that displays the scores or data in a distribution by quantile.
A stem-and-leaf display presents scores visually to obtain insight.

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