Rainfall Data Interpretation

In this video, a research student learns how to interpret a scatter plot showing Seattle's monthly rainfall. The instructor explains the components of a scatter plot, including the axes and data points. The student learns to identify specific data points, calculate fractions of months with less than four inches of rain, and sum the total rainfall for the year. The video concludes with practical applications of these skills.

What is the main topic of the video?

• How to create a scatter plot

• Interpreting data on a scatter plot

• How to use a bar chart

• The history of Seattle's rainfall

What does the horizontal axis on the scatter plot represent?

• The temperature in Seattle

• The number of rainy days

• The months of the year

• The amount of rainfall in inches

In the scatter plot, what does a dot represent?

• A specific month and its rainfall

• The temperature in Seattle

• The average rainfall for the year

• The total number of rainy days

How many months had less than four inches of rain?

• Eight

• Five

• Six

• Seven

What is the fraction of months with less than four inches of rain?

• 5/12

• 6/12

• 7/12

• 8/12

What is the denominator in the fraction representing months with less than four inches of rain?

• 7

• 12

• 4

• 3

How do you calculate the total rainfall for the year?

• Multiply the rainfall of each month

• Add the rainfall of each month

• Divide the total rainfall by the number of months

• Subtract the lowest rainfall from the highest

What is the total amount of rainfall for the year?

• 36 inches

• 38 inches

• 40 inches

• 42 inches

What is the purpose of labeling the rainfall for each month?

• To find the average temperature

• To make the chart colorful

• To identify the hottest month

• To easily calculate the total rainfall

What should the student not forget according to the conclusion?

• Their umbrella

• Their calculator

• Their notebook

• Their textbook