The graph shown below displays the change in the average temperature of the world over time. Which statement is the best description of the association between these variables?

As time went by, the average temperature tended to increase.

As time went by, the average temperature tended to decrease.

There is no clear relationship between time and average temperature.

The graph below displays the relationship between the age of drivers and the number of car accidents per 100 drivers in the year 2009. Which statement is the best description of the association between these variables?

Older drivers tended to have fewer accidents per 100 drivers.

Older drivers tended to have more accidents per 100 drivers.

There is no clear relationship between age and the number of accidents per 100 drivers.

The graph shown below displays the change in the number of hurricanes that occurred over time. Which statement is the best description of the association between these variables?

There is no clear relationship between time and the number of hurricanes that occurred.

As time went by, the number of hurricanes tended to increase.

As time went by, the number of hurricanes tended to decrease.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The following scatter plot shows Pam's training as she prepares to run a 6 mile race at the end of the month. Which of the following would be a reasonable approximation for the length of time it would take for her to run 6 miles?

A. 50 min

B. 80 min

C. 45 min

D. 60 min

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

CCSS.8.SP.A.2

CCSS.8.SP.A.3

CCSS.8.F.B.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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.8.SP.A.1

CCSS.8.SP.A.2

CCSS.8.SP.A.3

CCSS.8.F.B.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Mrs. Collins made a scatterplot to show the relationship between the number of absences and a student’s final exam score. Based on this scatterplot, a student with 6 absences should get approximately what score on the final exam?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The scatter plot below shows the number of books read by students in Mrs. Hall’s English class and their final grades. Which statement represents the best description about the line of best fit?

The more books students read, the lower their English grade.

The more books students read, the higher their English grade.

The fewer books students read, the higher their English grade.

No relationship exists between the number of books students read and their English grades.

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.8.SP.A.1

CCSS.8.SP.A.2

CCSS.8.SP.A.3

CCSS.8.F.B.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What type of correlation does this graph have?

negative

no correlation

positive

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which scatter plot show a positive relationship?

Graph A

Graph B

Graph C

Graph D

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CCSS.HSA.REI.D.12

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Scatter Plots & Correlation

The following scatter plot shows Pam's training as she prepares to run a 6 mile race at the end of the month. Which of the following would be a reasonable approximation for the length of time it would take for her to run 6 miles?

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.

Mrs. Collins made a scatterplot to show the relationship between the number of absences and a student’s final exam score. Based on this scatterplot, a student with 6 absences should get approximately what score on the final exam?

The scatter plot below shows the number of books read by students in Mrs. Hall’s English class and their final grades. Which statement represents the best description about the line of best fit?

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

What type of correlation does this graph have?

Which scatter plot show a positive relationship?

Which scatter plot shows no relationship?

Which scatter plot shows a negative relationship?

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

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