Using Graphs to Estimate Values (Interpolate & Extrapolate)

This means to predict a value inside the known values on a graph.

• trend line
• interpolation
• extrapolation
• causation

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Would you have to interpolate or extrapolate information in order to answer the following question: What would temperature be at 6 minutes?

• extrapolate

• interpolate

Tags

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

This means to predict a value outside the known values on a graph.

• trend line
• interpolation
• extrapolation
• causation

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What is the approximate volume of 300 g according to the graph above?

• 200 mL

• 250 mL

• 300 mL

• 350 mL

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

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.B.4

How long does it take to type 60 words?

• 3 min

• 4 min

• 3.5 min

• 4.5 min

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

A student used the graph to determine that the volume of a sample should be 100 mL when the mass is 100 g. Was this point determined by extrapolation or interpolation?

• extrapolation

• interpolation

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

If you type for 8 minutes, how many words would have been typed?

• 120 words

• 100 words

• 150 words

• No way to determine this

Tags

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

How much money is made for 4.5 hours of work?

• $45

• $60

• $50

• $40

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

How much water can Sawyer's fish tank hold?

• 10 gallons

• 5 gallons

• 3.5 gallons

• 2 gallons

Tags

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4