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Analyzing Scatter Plots and Trend Lines

Analyzing Scatter Plots and Trend Lines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
HSS.ID.B.5, HSF-LE.A.1B, 8.SP.A.1

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
,
CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B
,
CCSS.8.SP.A.1
CCSS.8.SP.A.2
,
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
,

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a scatter plot primarily used for?

To compare categories of data

To analyze patterns and relationships in data

To display data in a time sequence

To plot data on a pie chart

Tags

CCSS.8.SP.A.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of scatter plots, what does the term 'independent variable' refer to?

The variable that is eliminated

The variable that is measured

The variable that remains constant

The variable that is manipulated

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a positive correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

The data points are randomly dispersed

There is no relationship between the variables

As one variable increases, the other decreases

As one variable increases, the other also increases

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of correlation is represented by data sets that move in opposite directions?

Positive correlation

Mixed correlation

Negative correlation

No correlation

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'no correlation' in a scatter plot mean?

There is no discernible pattern between the variables

The variables increase together

The variables are not numeric

The variables decrease together

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is a trend line useful in a scatter plot?

It predicts exact future values

It helps in making educated predictions about data trends

It shows the boundary of data points

It separates positive from negative values

Tags

CCSS.8.SP.A.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be inferred if the trend line in a scatter plot is very steep?

The data points are not reliable

The independent variable has no impact on the dependent variable

The relationship between variables is very strong

The variables are weakly correlated

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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