Which statement correctly explains the association in the scatter plot?

A. Since the y-values decrease as the x-values increase, the scatter plot shows a negative association.

B. Since the y-values increase as the x-values increase, the scatter plot shows a positive association.

C. Since the y-values decrease as the x-values increase, the scatter plot shows a positive association.

D. Since the y-values increase as the x-values increase, the scatter plot shows a negative association.