Missed Questions

This scatter plot shows the average traffic volume and average vehicle speed on a certain freeway for 50 days in 1999.  Which statement best describes this relationship.

• As traffic volume increases, vehicle speed increases.
• As traffic volume increases, vehicle speed decreases.
• As traffic volume increases, vehicle speed increases at first, then decreases.
• As traffic volume increases, vehicle speed decreases at first, then increases.

The scatter plot shows the number of absences in a week for classes of different sizes.  Trevor concluded that there is a positive correlation.  Which statement best describes why Trevor's conclusion was incorrect.

• The largest class does not have the most absences.
• The smallest class does not have the least number of absences.
• The data show no relationship between class size and number of absences.
• The data show a negative relationship between class size and number of absences.

What is the correlation between length of running start and distance of jump?

• positive:  the further you run the further you jump
• negative: the less you run the less distance of your jump
• positive: the further your running start the less your distance

The following scatter plot shows the weights and lengths of some dinosaurs.  Which statement accurately describes the information?

• The information shows a positive correlation.  The weight of a dinosaur tends to increase according to its length.
• The information shows a negative correlation.  the weight of a dinosaur tends to decrease according to its length.
• The information shows no correlation.  The weight and length vary according to the type of dinosaur.
• The information shows no correlation.  The relationship between the weight and length of a dinosaur is uncertain.

Describe the association of the scatter plot

• Linear; positive association
• Linear; negative association
• Non-linear

Mr. Thomas wanted to know if the amount of class time that he gave students to study affected their test scores.  What kind of relationship between class study time and test scores is shown on the scatter plot.

• No correlation
• Positive correlation
• Negative correlation
• Positive then negative correlation