Scatterplots

What is a scatter plot?

• A graph that shows the relationship of two data sets.

• A graph drawn using rectangular bars to show how large each value is.

• A graph that shows information that is connected in some way.

• A graph that shows data changing over time.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.C.8

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

Describe the association of the scatter plot

• Linear; positive association

• Linear; negative association

• Non-linear

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the scatter plot, does the image shows a "Line of Best Fit"?

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the scatter plot, does the image shows a "Line of Best Fit"?

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

The scatter plot shows the relationship between the number of chapters and the total number of pages for several books. Use the trend line to predict how many chapters would be in a book with 180 pages.

• 12 chapters

• 15 chapters

• 18 chapters

• 21 chapters

Make a prediction for a resting heart rate after 6 hours of exercise a week.

• 6

• 50

• 55

• 59

Which graph shows a line of best fit for the scatter plot?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

For which scatter plot would the line of best fit be represented by the equation y = ½x + 2?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which graph shows the line of best fit?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

A small theme park is trying to determine the number of guests they should expect on a weekend, based on the temperature outside. Based on the trend line, about how many guests should be expected if the temperature is around 80°?

• 8,300

• 8

• 7,300

• 9,300