Scatterplot Scenarios: Can the Data be used for Scatterplots?

Consider whether both variables are numerical and whether they show a possible relationship. Height vs. Arm Span: A PE teacher measures the height and arm span of each student in the class. Can this data be represented in a scatterplot?

• Yes, it can be represented in a scatterplot.

• No, it cannot be represented in a scatterplot.

Consider whether both variables are numerical and whether they show a possible relationship. Number of Hours Studied vs. Test Score: A math teacher collects data on how many hours students study for a test and their corresponding test scores. Can this data be represented in a scatterplot?

• Yes, it can be represented in a scatterplot.

• No, it cannot be represented in a scatterplot.

Consider whether both variables are numerical and whether they show a possible relationship. Favorite Color vs. Number of Siblings: Students in a class share their favorite color and the number of siblings they have. Can this data be represented in a scatterplot?

• Yes, it can be represented in a scatterplot.

• No, it cannot be represented in a scatterplot.

Consider whether both variables are numerical and whether they show a possible relationship. Temperature vs. Number of Ice Creams Sold: A local ice cream shop tracks the daily temperature and the number of ice creams sold each day. Can this data be represented in a scatterplot?

• Yes, it can be represented in a scatterplot.

• No, it cannot be represented in a scatterplot.

Consider whether both variables are numerical and whether they show a possible relationship. Shoe Size vs. Favorite Type of Music: Students report their shoe size and their favorite type of music (e.g., pop, rap, rock). Can this data be represented in a scatterplot?

• Yes, both variables are numerical.

• No, one or both variables are not numerical.

Consider whether both variables are numerical and whether they show a possible relationship. Age vs. Number of Text Messages Sent Per Day: A researcher collects data on the age of individuals and how many text messages they send per day. Can this data be represented in a scatterplot?

• Yes, it can be represented in a scatterplot.

• No, it cannot be represented in a scatterplot.

Consider whether both variables are numerical and whether they show a possible relationship. Number of Books Read vs. Time Spent Watching TV: A school librarian tracks how many books students read in a month and how much time they spend watching TV. Can this data be represented in a scatterplot?

• Yes, it can be represented in a scatterplot.

• No, it cannot be represented in a scatterplot.

Consider whether both variables are numerical and whether they show a possible relationship. Eye Color vs. Reaction Time: A science teacher records students' eye color and their reaction time in milliseconds when catching a dropped ruler. Can this data be represented in a scatterplot?

• Yes, it can be represented in a scatterplot.

• No, it cannot be represented in a scatterplot.