Scatterplots Algebra

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

• 60 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

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

What type of correlation does this graph have?

• positive 

• negative

• none

• all of the above

Which scatter plot show a positive relationship?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

Which scatter plot shows no relationship?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

Which scatter plot shows a negative relationship?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

Which scatter plot shows no relationship?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

Based on the scatterplot, which of the following conclusions about the relationship between her height and weight is true? 

• There is a negative relationship between height and weight

• There is a positive relationship between height and weight

• There is a constant relationship between height and weight

• There is no relationship between height and weight

In the scatter plot, does the image shows a "Line of Best Fit"?

• Yes

• No