The scatter plot and residual plot show the relation between the height h and weight w of a number of athletes.

Which statement is true?

There is a strong positive association between an athlete’s height and weight.

There is a strong negative association between an athlete’s height and weight.

There is a weak positive association between an athlete’s height and weight.

There is a weak negative association between an athlete’s height and weight.

The correct statement is: There is a strong positive association between an athlete’s height and weight.