Correlation & Sources Quiz

Which of the following graphs is best used to determine if two variables are correlated?

• Bar graph

• Scatterplot

• Pie chart

• Line graph

If the points on a scatterplot slope upwards from left to right, what type of correlation is this?

• No correlation

• Negative correlation

• Positive correlation

• Zero correlation

Which of the following indicates a negative correlation between two variables?

• As one variable increases, the other increases

• As one variable decreases, the other decreases

• As one variable increases, the other decreases

• There is no change in either variable

What is the main purpose of using a scatterplot?

• To show parts of a whole

• To compare different categories

• To determine the relationship between two variables

• To show changes over time

Which of the following is a reliable source of information?

• A random blog post

• A peer-reviewed journal article

• A social media post

• A friend's opinion

Which of the following is an example of an analogy?

• The sun is a giant ball of fire.

• Life is like a box of chocolates.

• The cat is sleeping.

• The sky is blue.

What does a positive correlation look like on a scatterplot?

• Points are scattered randomly

• Points form a downward slope

• Points form an upward slope

• Points form a horizontal line

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• She is as busy as a bee.

• He is a shining star.

• The car is red.

• The dog barked loudly.

What is the difference between a reliable and an unreliable source?

• Reliable sources are always online.

• Reliable sources are based on evidence and facts.

• Unreliable sources are always books.

• Unreliable sources are always peer-reviewed.

If a scatterplot shows no clear pattern, what can be said about the correlation between the two variables?

• There is a positive correlation

• There is a negative correlation

• There is no correlation

• There is a strong correlation