Scatter Plots

What type of association does this graph have?

• positive 
• negative
• none
• all of the above

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

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.HSS.ID.B.6

Based on the graph, if Joe earned $400, how many hours did he work?

• 25 hours
• 35 hours
• 45 hours
• 15 hours

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

As x increases, y increases

• correlation coefficient
• causation
• positive correlation
• negative correlation

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

What is the correlation between length of running start and distance of jump?

• positive:  the further you run the further you jump
• negative: the less you run the less distance of your jump
• positive: the further your running start the less your distance

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

Which scatter plot shows a linear relationship between x and y?

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

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

What is the correlation?

• Negative correlation
• No correlation
• Positive correlation
• All of the above

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

If a scatterplot has no association then...

• ...it has no ordered pairs
• ...it has ordered pairs that have a negative pattern
• ...its ordered pairs have no predictable pattern
• ...if it makes a lion on a graph (roar!)

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

In a scatterplot, an outlier...

• ...is something we didn't learn 8th grade
• ...is a puppet with a long nose named Pinocchio
• ...is a point that is far outside the main cluster of points/ordered pairs
• ...is a really naughty point who doesn't tell the truth when outside

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.3

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. 

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5