Ms. Laura Kaplan Scatterplots

Which best describes the form of this scatterplot?

• linear
• nonlinear
• scattered

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What is a scatter plot?

• A graph that shows the relationship of two data sets.
• A graph drawn using rectangular bars to show how large each value is.
• A graph that shows information that is connected in some way.
• A graph that shows data changing over time.

What is the type of association?

• Negative 
• no association
• positive 

How would you describe the association?

• negative linear strong with outlier

• negative non linear weak

• positive linear moderate with outlier

• outlier

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

describe the association

• Positive linear weak

• positive linear strong

• Positive non linear strong

• positive linear moderate

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

1.  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? 

• 65
• 92
• 70
• 76

What type of association does this graph have?

• positive 
• negative
• none
• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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

Which scatter plot could have a trend line whose equation is y = x + 15?

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Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5