Scatter Plots Practice

The scatter plot below shows John’s scores in the seven math and science chapter tests this semester. Which statement best describes the association between his math and science test scores?

• positive, linear, no outliers

• negative, linear, no outliers

• positive, linear, one outlier at (63, 99)

• negative, linear, one outlier at (99, 63)

• positive, linear, one outlier at (99, 63)

A small theme park is trying to determine the number of guests they should expect on a weekend, based on the temperature outside.  Based on the trend line, about how many guests should be expected if the temperature is around 80°?

• 8,300

• 8

• 7,300

• 9,300

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

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

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

Describe the correlation in the graph shown.

• Strong Negative

• Strong Positive

• Weak Negative

• Weak Positive

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

What represents the x axis?

• ABC Company

• Hours Worked

• Amount Earned in Dollars

• Hours in Car

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Scatter plots show trends in data.

• True

• False

The scatter plot below shows the number of books read by students in Mrs. Hall’s English class and their final grades. Which statement represents the best description about the line of best fit?

• The more books students read, the lower their English grade.

• The more books students read, the higher their English grade.

• The fewer books students read, the higher their English grade. 

• No relationship exists between the number of books students read and their English grades. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is a scatter plot?

• A graph that shows the relationship of two data sets.

• A graph drawn using rectangular bars to show how large each value is.

• A graph that shows information that is connected in some way.

• A graph that shows data changing over time.