The table below shows the average SAT math scores from 1993-2002.

Year
SAT math scores
1993
503
1994
504
1995
506
1996
508
1997
511
1998
512
1999
511
2000
514

Using the data from the table determine if there is a linear trend between the year and the average SAT math scores and determine if there is an exact linear fit of the data. Describe the linear trend if there is one.
a.
Positive linear trend, an exact linear fit.
b.
Positive linear trend, not an exact linear fit.
c.
Negative linear trend, not an exact linear fit.
d.
Negative linear trend, an exact linear fit.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided