Which sentence describes the relationship shown on this scatterplot?

As the temperature increases, the number of visitors increases.

As the temperature decreases, the visitors increase.

As the visitors increase, the temperature decreases.

the difference between the actual or observed response and the values predicted by the model

possible models not explored by the researcher

variation in the response variable that is explained by the model

data collected from individuals that is not consistent with the rest of the group

Which situation does not describe a causal relationship?

The faster a student types a research paper, the more pages the paper will have.

The higher the volume on a radio, the louder the sound will be.

The shorter the distance driven, the less gasoline that will be used.

The slower the pace of a runner, the longer it will take the runner to finish the race.

What type of relationship exists between the number of pages printed on a printer and the amount of ink used by that printer?

positive correlation, and causal

positive correlation, but not causal

negative correlation, but not causal

negative correlation, and causal

Analysis of data from a statistical study shows a linear relationship in the data with a correlation coefficient of -0.524. Which statement best summarizes this result?

There is a moderate negative correlation between the variables.

There is a strong positive correlation between the variables.

There is a strong negative correlation between the variables.

There is a moderate positive correlation between the variables.

Correlation, Linear Regression, Residuals Review

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Mathematics

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8th - 9th Grade

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CCSS

HSS.ID.B.6, HSS.ID.C.8, HSS.ID.C.9

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another name for the line of best fit?
Hint: There may be more than one answer.

Linear regression

Trend line

Prediction line

Fun line

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On a scatter plot, where can you find PREDICTED y-values?

The data points

On the regression line

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On a scatter plot, where can you find ACTUAL y-values?

The data points

On the regression line

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which indicates a causal relationship?

A rooster crowing and the sun rising

Driving more miles and using more gas

Eating salty food and buying a drink

Going to the beach and building a sand castle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Estimate the correlation coefficient.

r = -0.8

r = -0.5

r = 0.5

r = 0.8

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Shown is a residual plot. Would a linear regression model of the data be most appropriate?

YES

NO

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should a residual plot look like?

Distinct Pattern

Curve

Random

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is another name for the line of best fit?
Hint: There may be more than one answer.

On a scatter plot, where can you find PREDICTED y-values?