Understanding Scatter Plots and Correlations

Understanding Scatter Plots and Correlations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

Used 1+ times

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The video tutorial introduces scatter plots, explaining their components and how they illustrate relationships between two variables. It covers different types of correlations, including positive, negative, and no correlation, with examples. The concept of the line of best fit is introduced, showing how it helps predict data trends. The tutorial also demonstrates plotting data points and interpreting scatter plots, using real-world examples to solidify understanding.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a scatter plot used to illustrate?

The relationship between two sets of data

The trend of a single variable over time

The connection between multiple graphs

The average of a data set

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a scatter plot, what do the dots represent?

The relationship between two variables

The difference between maximum and minimum values

The sum of all data points

The average value of the data

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a positive correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

As one variable increases, the other decreases

The variables are inversely related

There is no relationship between the variables

As one variable increases, the other also increases

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a negative correlation?

Number of days in fall and leaves on a tree

Number of hours studied and exam score

Temperature and ice cream sales

Height and weight

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'correlation does not imply causation' mean?

Causation is always present in correlated data

Two variables can be related without one causing the other

Correlation is the same as causation

Two correlated variables always affect each other

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates no correlation?

The size of a home and the size of its lot

The number of passengers and suitcases on a plane

The number of hours studied and exam score

The number of days in fall and leaves on a tree

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a line of best fit in a scatter plot?

To connect all data points

To predict trends within the data

To highlight the maximum and minimum values

To show the average of the data

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