Interpreting Scatterplots

Which statement best describes the relationship between average traffic volume and average vehicle speed shown on the scatterplot?

• As traffic volume increases, vehicle speed increase

• As traffic volume increases, vehicle speed decreases

• As traffic increases, vehicle speed increases then decreases

• As traffic increases, vehicle speed decreases then increases

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Examine each scatterplot and identify each as showing a positive correlation, a negative correlation or no correlation. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

a

no correlation

postive correlation

negative correlation

Answer explanation

Examine the scatterplot below and identify it as showing a positive correlation, a negative correlation or no correlation.

b

negative correlation

positive correlation

no correlation

Examine the scatterplot below and identify it as showing a positive correlation, a negative correlation or no correlation.

c

negative correlation

positive correlation

no correlation

The enrollment at North Shore High School is given below. Year is x; enrollment is y. (2006,801), (2007,834), (2008,844), (2009,897), (2010,922). Construct a scatterplot to depict the data. Describe the correlation from the scatterplot.

Which scatter plot show a positive 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

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Based on the scatter plot, which statement best describes the trend?

• As the daily temperature increases, the number of beach visitors increases.

• as the daily temperature decreases, the number of beach visitors increases.

• As the daily temperature increases, there is no change in the number of beach visitors

• As the daily temperature increases, the number of beach visitors decreases

What type of relationship does this scatter plot show?

• Positive

• Negative

• No Relationship