Which statement best describes a pattern shown in the data?

• A. The data for the average heights of the plants in trials 1 and 2 contains errors.

• B. The data from trial 3 are inconsistent withe the data from trials 1 and 2.

• C. The trend in the data for trial 3 shows that plants grow taller if given more fertilizer.

• D. The trend in the data for trial 2 shows that less fertilizer causes more growth.