The scatter plot below shows the average points scored per game by players of different ages in an adult basketball league.



Which statement best descibes the association between a player's age, in years, and the average points scored per game?

A) There is no association.
B) There is a nonlinear association.
C) There is a positive linear association and one outlier.
D) There is a negative linear association and one outlier.

Common Core State Standard: CCSS.Math.Content.8.SP.A.1
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