Scatter Plots and Association

What type of correlation (association)?
The outside temperature and the amount of layers you wear. 

• Positive correlation
• Negative correlation
• No correlation

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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.8.EE.B.5

Which scatter plot shows no relationship?

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

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

• As the daily temperature increases, the number of beach visitors increases.
• as the daily temperature decreases, the number of beach visitors increases.
• As the daily temperature increases, there is no change in the number of beach visitors
• As the daily temperature increases, the number of beach visitors decreases

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.7

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

• As the daily temperature increases, the number of beach visitors increases.
• as the daily temperature decreases, the number of beach visitors increases.
• As the daily temperature increases, there is no change in the number of beach visitors
• As the daily temperature increases, the number of beach visitors decreases

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.7

Hector surveyed 500 people and asked them how far they drive to work and what the last digit of their phone number is. He used the results to make a scatter plot. What type of association should he expect to see in the scatter plot?

• Positive Association

• Negative Association

• No Association

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Jules conducted a survey and asked 100 people how many years of education they have and what their annual income is. She used the results to make a scatter plot. What type of association should he expect to see in the scatter plot?

• Positive Association

• Negative Association

• No Association

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Which best describes the association shown in the scatter plot?

• Negative and linear

• Negative and non-linear

• Positive and linear

• Positive and non-linear

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Which would NOT likely be the variables represented on the scatter plot?

• The number of miles driven and the gallons of gas used.

• The number of students in a school and the number of unused lockers.

• The number of items ordered at a restaurant and the cost of the bill.

• The number of customers in a store and the length of the wait at the register.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

Which scatter plot has a stronger association?

• Scatter Plot A because the points are closer together.

• Scatter Plot B because the points are further apart.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6