Identify Scatterplot Trends

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

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

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

• graph 1

• graph 2

• graph 3

• graph 4

What type of trend does this graph have?

• positive

• negative

• none

• all of the above

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

• A
• B
• C
• D

When looking at a scatter plot, how can you identify a trend?

• By finding the point that is furthest away from the others

• By drawing a line that best fits through the majority of the points

• By counting the number of points

• By changing the color of the points

What type of trend does this scatter plot show?

• positive

• negative

• no trend

What type of trend does this scatter plot represent?

• positive

• negative

• no trend

What can be inferred from a scatter plot where the points decrease in value as they move from left to right?

• The variables have a strong positive correlation

• The variables have a strong negative correlation

• The variables have no correlation

• The variables have a perfect correlation