Scatter Plots

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? 

• 50 min

• 80 min

• 45 min

• 63 min

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

Based on the graph, if Joe earned $800, how many hours did he work?

• 45 hours

• 60 hours

• 30 hours

• 15 hours

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

• 25 hours

• 35 hours

• 45 hours

• 15 hours

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

What is the trend for this scatter plot

• Negative

• Positive

• None

What relationship is shown in the scatter plot?

• As the cost goes down, the number sold goes down.

• As the cost goes up, the number sold goes down.

• As the cost goes down, the number sold remains the same.

• There is not relationship between cost and the number sold.

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What might a scatter plot be used for in real life?

• To determine the best type of pet.

• To analyze the relationship between height and shoe size.

• To choose a color for painting a room.

• To decide what to have for lunch.

What question would lead to data that would best be represented by a scatterplot?

• Is a student's favorite class related to the grade they received on their last test?

• What sports have the lowest amount of points scored?

• Is more ice cream sold on days it is hotter?

• What is the average attendance at school each day?

What is one reason to use a scatter plot?

• To show how variables are unrelated.

• To predict the outcome of one variable based on another.

• To show data in alphabetical order.

• To count the number of data points.