Understanding Scatter Plots

Understanding Scatter Plots

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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This video tutorial covers scatter plots, which are graphical representations of two variables. It explains how to identify different types of correlations: positive, negative, and none. The video includes guided practice on identifying correlations in scatter plots and plotting data to determine correlation. Additional resources are available for further learning.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a scatter plot?

To list data points in a table

To calculate the average of data points

To show the relationship between two variables

To display the frequency of data points

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of correlation occurs when both variables increase together?

Inverse correlation

Positive correlation

No correlation

Negative correlation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a negative correlation indicate about the movement of variables?

One variable increases while the other decreases

Both variables increase

Both variables decrease

Variables do not change

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a scatter plot with no correlation, how are the data points typically arranged?

Forming a perfect circle

Randomly scattered

Clustered in one area

In a straight line

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What direction does a positive correlation typically head in a scatter plot?

Upward

Horizontal

Downward

Circular

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the guided practice, what correlation is identified when the scatter plot points move upward to the right?

Positive correlation

Inverse correlation

No correlation

Negative correlation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When plotting data, what is the correlation if the X values increase and the Y values also increase?

No correlation

Positive correlation

Inverse correlation

Negative correlation

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