A scatter plot of data on number of calories, x, and amount of sodium content in milligrams, y, for 17 brands of poultry hot dogs is shown. a. Does the relationship between the number of calories and the sodium content in a hot dog appear to be linear?

b. Does the relationship between the number of calories and the sodium content in a hot dog appear to be a positive or negative relationship?

Question 2

Explain your answer.