Scatter Plots

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.

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TEKS.MATH.A.3C

Describe the correlation in the graph shown.

• Strong Negative correlation

• Strong Positive correlation

• Weak Negative correlation

• Weak Positive correlation

What type of correlation does this scatter plot show?

• positive correlation

• negative correlation

• no correlation

Which scatter plot show a positive relationship?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which sentence describes the relationship shown on this scatter plot?

• As the temperature decreases, the visitors increase.

• As the temperature increases, the number of visitors increases.

• As the visitors increase, the temperature decreases.

• No correlation

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Based on the scatterplot, which of the following conclusions about the relationship between her height and weight is true?

• There is a negative relationship between height and weight

• There is a positive relationship between height and weight

• There is a constant relationship between height and weight

• There is no relationship between height and weight

What type of association does this scatter plot represent?

• positive correlation

• negative correlation

• no correlation

What is the correlation between length of running start and distance of jump?

• positive:  the further you run the further you jump
• negative: the less you run the less distance of your jump
• positive: the further your running start the less your distance

Which scatter plot shows no correlation?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

Which scatter plot shows a negative relationship?

• Graph A
• Graph B
• Graph C
• Graph D