Scatterplots Trend Lines Correlation Predictions

Which scatter plot shows a linear relationship between x and y?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Which of the following lines represents the line of best fit for the scatter plot?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Estimate the correlation coefficient.

• r is close to zero

• r is close to -1

• r is close to 1

• r is close to -1.5

• r is close to 1.5

Estimate the correlation coefficient.

• r is close to 1

• r is close to -1

• r is close to 0

• r is close to -0.5

• r is close to 0.5

• 14 cm
• 5.6 cm
• 10 cm
• 17.5 cm

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

The scatterplot shows the number of people in each of 8 different households and the average amount of money each household spent on groceries.

Based on the scatterplot, what is the best prediction of the average amount of money spent on groceries for a household that has 7 people?

• $240

• $190

• $210

• $300

• F

• G

• H

• J

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

Based on the trend in the data, approximately how many free throws would a player be expected to make if he attempted 60 free throws?

• 50

• 35

• 25

• 60