Analyzing Patterns in Scatter Plots

What is a line of best fit used for?

• To make predictions

• To make the graph look pretty

• To connect the points

• To make it look like you know what you are doing

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In this image, how would you describe the point that does not fit the pattern of the other dots?

• The point is a linear model.

• The point is an outlier.

• The point is the range.

• The point is the median.

As the age of the car increases, its value decreases. Which scatterplot represents this relationship?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Describe the correlation in the graph shown.

• Strong Negative

• Strong Positive

• Weak Negative

• Weak Positive

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Describe the correlation in the graph shown.

• Weak Negative

• Weak Positive

• Strong Negative

• Strong Positive

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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

• 25 hours

• 35 hours

• 45 hours

• 15 hours

As x increases, y increases shows ........

• correlation coefficient

• causation

• positive association

• negative association

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 type of association does this graph have?

• positive

• negative

• none

• all of the above

Choose the graph with a trend line that best fits the data. (a)  

• graph 1

• graph 2

• graph 3

• graph 4

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5