Constructing Scatter Plots

Which scatter plot(s) show a relationship that is increasing?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which scatter plot(s) show a relationship that is nonlinear?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Which scatter plot(s) show a linear, decreasing relationship?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Which scatter plot(s) show a nonlinear, increasing relationship?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In Scatter Plot C, as the altitude increases, the atmospheric pressure in millibars (mb) ________.

• decreases.

• increases.

• remains constant.

• fluctuates unpredictably.

Complete the table to determine the range of x and y values.

• President Range: 1 ≤ x ≤ 44 Age Range: 47 ≤ x ≤ 69

• President Range: 1 ≤ x ≤ 50 Age Range: 40 ≤ x ≤ 70

• President Range: 1 ≤ x ≤ 30 Age Range: 50 ≤ x ≤ 60

• President Range: 1 ≤ x ≤ 60 Age Range: 45 ≤ x ≤ 65

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

Describe the data using the following terms: nonlinear/linear and association.

• Nonlinear; does not seem to be increasing or decreasing

• Linear; shows a consistent increase

• Nonlinear; shows a consistent decrease

• Linear; does not show any association

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What type of graph is best used to show the relationship between two variables?

• Pie chart

• Bar chart

• Line graph

• Scatter plot

In a scatter plot, what does it mean if the points are closely clustered around a line?

• There is a weak correlation

• There is no correlation

• There is a strong correlation

• There is a random distribution