Scatterplots and Trendlines
Flashcard
•
Mathematics
•
8th Grade
•
Hard
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a scatterplot?
Back
A scatterplot is a graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional grid.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a trendline represent in a scatterplot?
Back
A trendline, or line of best fit, represents the general direction or pattern of the data points in a scatterplot.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you determine if a relation is a function from a scatterplot?
Back
A relation is a function if each input (x-value) corresponds to exactly one output (y-value). This can be visually checked using the vertical line test.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the line of best fit?
Back
The line of best fit is used to make predictions about the data and to summarize the relationship between the variables.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you interpret the slope of a trendline?
Back
The slope of a trendline indicates the rate of change between the two variables; a positive slope means that as one variable increases, the other also increases.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if a trendline has a negative slope?
Back
A negative slope indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a line of best fit and a line that passes through two points?
Back
A line of best fit minimizes the distance from all data points, while a line through two points only connects those two points and may not represent the overall trend.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
10 questions
翰林國中英語_8下U3文法_使役動詞
Flashcard
•
8th Grade
13 questions
Disequazioni lineari fratte
Flashcard
•
9th Grade
14 questions
Operations of Sets
Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Potenciação e Radiciação
Flashcard
•
9th Grade
14 questions
Travel and transportation _ Phrasal verb_unit 4
Flashcard
•
7th Grade
9 questions
Neoclassical Art
Flashcard
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Basic Scientific Concepts
Flashcard
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Muslim Pilgrimage
Flashcard
•
8th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
20 questions
Brand Labels
Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
11 questions
NEASC Extended Advisory
Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Ice Breaker Trivia: Food from Around the World
Quiz
•
3rd - 12th Grade
10 questions
Boomer ⚡ Zoomer - Holiday Movies
Quiz
•
KG - University
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers
Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Multiplication and Division Unknowns
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Multiplying and Dividing Integers
Quiz
•
7th Grade
Discover more resources for Mathematics
24 questions
3.1 Parallel lines cut by a transversal
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Slope from a Graph
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Graphing Points on the Coordinate Plane
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
multistep equations
Quiz
•
8th Grade
14 questions
8th Unit 2 Lesson 6 Similarity
Quiz
•
8th Grade
13 questions
Finding slope from graph
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Rational and Irrational Numbers
Quiz
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides Review
Quiz
•
8th Grade