Scatterplots Trend Line Predictions

What is the line of best fit?

• f(x)= 5x+1.82

• cannot be determined

• f(x)= 1.82x + 5.02

• f(x)= 1.1x + 4.2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Find the equation of the line of best fit for the given data

• y=163.41x+4.19

• y=-163.41x+4.19

• y=-4.19x+163.41

• y= 4.19x+(-163.41)
  

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 red line represents the line of best fit for the scatter plot. How many ice cream sales are expected if the temperature is 90°?

• 55

• 0

• 103

• 100

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

What type of association does this graph have?

• positive 

• negative

• none

• all of the above

Is this line an accurate line estimate of best fit for the data?

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which sentence describes the relationship shown on this scatter plot?

• As the temperature decreases, the visitors increase.

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

• As the visitors increase, the temperature decreases.

• No correlation

About how many male math teachers were there in 2006?

• 15

• 30

• 35

• 45

Tags

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

Select the statement that best describes the line.

• The line is the line of best fit.

• The line is NOT a line of best fit because it does not pass through two points.

• The line is NOT a line of best fit because it does not go through the middle of the data set.

• The line is NOT a line of best fit because it does not go through the origin.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5