Make Predictions with Lines of Best Fit

which scatterplot shows the correct trend line (line of best fit) for the relationship showing the number games played and attendance in the Small Fry Baseball Tournament?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

A line of best fit used for

(Choose all tht apply)

• To make predictions

• To connect the points

• To make the graph look pretty

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

Which scatterplot shows the correct trend line (line of best fit) for the relationship shown?

• 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

which scatterplot shows the correct trend line (line of best fit) for the relationship showing the number of Visitors of a library and the number of books checked out?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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

• 25 hours

• 35 hours

• 45 hours

• 15 hours

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 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 pages would be in a book with 19 chapters. 

• 150 pages

• 170 pages

• 190 pages

• 210 pages

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. 

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

• $240

• $190

• $210

• $300