Scatterplots

Scatterplots

Assessment

Flashcard

Mathematics

8th - 9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
8.SP.A.1, HSS.ID.B.5, 8.F.A.3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a scatterplot?

Back

A scatterplot is a graph that displays values for typically two variables for a set of data. Each point represents an observation in the dataset.

Tags

CCSS.8.SP.A.1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a positive association in a scatterplot indicate?

Back

A positive association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a negative association in a scatterplot indicate?

Back

A negative association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a linear association in a scatterplot?

Back

A linear association means that the points in the scatterplot can be approximated by a straight line.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a non-linear association in a scatterplot?

Back

A non-linear association means that the relationship between the variables cannot be accurately represented by a straight line.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the trend in a scatterplot?

Back

The trend can be identified by observing the overall direction of the points in the scatterplot.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a trend line?

Back

A trend line is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatterplot, showing the general direction of the data.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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