Scatterplots

The following scatter plot shows the weights and lengths of some dinosaurs. Which sentence is true based on the data?

• Longer dinosaurs tend to weigh more.

• Longer dinosaurs tend to weigh less.

• There doesn't seem to be a connection between the length and weight of dinosaurs.

The scatter plot shows the number of absences compared to classes sizes. Which sentence is true based on the graph?

• Larger classes tend to have more absences.

• Larger classes tend to have fewer absences.

• There is no relationship between absences and class size.

Based on the scatter plot, which statement best describes the trend?

• As the temperature gets warmer, the number of beach visitors goes up.

• As the temperature gets colder, the number of beach visitors goes up.

• As the temperature goes up, there is no change in the number of beach visitors

• As the temperature goes up, the number of beach visitors goes down

This scatterplot could show the relationship between which two variables?

(Hint: are the points moving up, down, or no pattern?)

• speed of an airplane vs. distance traveled in one hour

• shoe size vs. number of siblings

• distance traveled vs. gas left in your car

Mr. Thomas wanted to know if the amount of class time that he gave students to study affected their test scores. What kind of relationship between class study time and test scores is shown on the scatter plot.

• No correlation

• Positive correlation

• Negative correlation

Which graph best shows a positive correlation between the number of hours studied and the test scores?

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

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which data will most likely show a negative correlation when graphed on a scatter plot?

• As the outside temperature goes up, fewer people wear gloves.

• The further away a student lives from school, the longer it takes to get there.

• The more visitors come to an amusement park, the longer the lines will be.

• The taller a student is, the ??? their grades will be.

What is the type of relationship?

• Negative 
• No Relationship
• Positive
• Constant 

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

What type of relationship does this scatter plot show?

• Positive

• Negative

• No Relationship

Which scatter plot shows no relationship?

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

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5