Researchers are studying the relationship between the finishing times of male and female runners in a marathon. Listed below are the finishing times (in minutes) of the top male and female runners from recent races. Construct a graph suitable for exploring an association between the finishing times of male and female runners. What does the graph suggest about that association?

There is a strong positive correlation, meaning as male finishing times increase, female finishing times also increase.

There is no correlation between male and female finishing times, meaning one does not predict the other.

 There is a strong negative correlation, meaning as male finishing times increase, female finishing times decrease.

The relationship is random, and no clear pattern is observed between male and female finishing times.