1. The problem asks to describe the relationship between hours of training and defects per countertop based on the scatterplot and correlation coefficient. 2. From the data and scatterplot, as hours of training increase, the number of defects generally decreases. 3. This suggests a negative linear relationship: more training leads to fewer defects. 4. The correlation coefficient would be negative, indicating an inverse relationship. 5. Therefore, the correct description is: "Loyalty declined in a negative linear fashion" (assuming "loyalty" here refers to defects or errors decreasing). 6. In plain terms, more training hours help reduce defects, showing a clear negative linear trend. Final answer: Loyalty declined in a negative linear fashion.