
Exploring Scatter Plots and Line of Best Fit

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of a scatter plot?
To show a possible relationship between two sets of data
To display data in a linear format
To calculate the exact correlation between variables
To predict future trends accurately
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CCSS.8.SP.A.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a positive correlation in a scatter plot indicate?
There is no relationship between the variables
As one variable increases, the other also increases
As one variable increases, the other decreases
As one variable decreases, the other decreases
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a scatter plot with points everywhere and no clear trend indicate?
Strong positive correlation
Strong negative correlation
Weak correlation
No correlation
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic of a strong correlation in a scatter plot?
Only positive or negative trends
Data points are closely clustered together
Absence of outliers
Data points are widely spread out
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term is used to describe data points that do not fit the general pattern in a scatter plot?
Anomalies
Irregularities
Outliers
Exceptions
Tags
CCSS.8.SP.A.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can outliers affect the representation of data in a scatter plot?
They can weaken or misrepresent the correlation
They have no effect on the correlation
They can strengthen the correlation
They convert negative correlation to positive
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CCSS.8.SP.A.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the equation of a line of best fit typically written in?
Quadratic form
Slope-intercept form
Point-slope form
Standard form
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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