Linear Relationship
Definition
A linear relationship refers to a consistent change in both variables such that when one variable increases by a certain amount, so does (positive relationship) or decreases by an equal amount (negative relationship) for another variable.
Related terms
Positive Linear Relationship: In this type of relationship, as one variable increases, the other variable also increases in a consistent manner.
Negative Linear Relationship: In this type of relationship, as one variable increases, the other variable decreases in a consistent manner.
Nonlinear Relationship: A nonlinear relationship is any relationship between variables that does not follow a straight line. It can have curves or bends and can take various shapes on a scatterplot.
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