Lines of Best Fit and Correlation

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

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

What type of correlation does this scatter plot show?

• positive 
• negative
• no correlation
• nonlinear association

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

What is the type of correlation?

• Negative 
• no correlation
• positive 

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

The equation of the trend line is y= 1/2x +1
How many laps can a bicycle make around the park in 23 minutes?

• 44 laps
• 12 1/2 laps
• 23 laps

Select the statement that best describes the line.

• The line is the line of best fit.
• The line is NOT a line of best fit because it does not pass through two points.
• The line is NOT a line of best fit because it does not go through the middle of the data set.
• The line is NOT a line of best fit because it does not go through the origin.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which of the following lines represents the line of best fit for the scatter plot?

• A
• B
• C
• 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.IF.B.4

Predict the grade of a student that has 7 absences.

• 50
• 45
• 70
• 60

Based on the trend line, about how many guests should be expected if the temperature is around 80 degrees?

• 8,300
• 7,300
• 8
• 9,300

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

What is the best prediction for the number of candies in the jar when 30 students visit her?

• 90
• 180
• 135
• 150