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Classifying Associations

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of correlation does this scatterplot represent?

a)

positive correlation

b)

no correlation

c)

negative correlation

d)

non-linear association

2.

What kind of correlation does this scatterplot show?

a)

negative correlation

b)

no correlation

c)

positive correlation

d)

non-linear association

3.

The data shows a

(a)   association

Choose from the below words
nonlinear
linear
4.

What type of correlation does the data at the right represent?

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

no correlation

d)

non-linear association

5.

If two quantities A and B exhibit a negative correlation, then as quantity A increases, quantity B would

(a)   .

Choose from the below words
decrease
stay the same
increase
6.

The graph is an example of

(a)  

Choose from the below words
no correlation
a negative correlation
a positive correlation
data that is related but not linear
7.
Which best describes the scatter plot below?
a)

linear, negative correlation

b)

non-linear, decreasing

c)

linear, positive correlation

d)

non-linear, increasing

8.

How can you determine if the association on a scatter plot is linear or nonlinear?

a)

By observing how large the y-intercept is.

b)

By observing how many points of data are on the scatterplot.

c)

By observing if the dot formation forms a line-like pattern or not.

9.

JoBeth draws a scatter plot that shows as the outside temperature increases, sales at her lemonade stand increase. Which best describes the scatter plot?

a)

The points show that as x-values increase, y-values increase.

b)

The points show that as x-values increase, y-values decrease.

c)

The points show that as x-values decrease, y-values stay the same.

d)

The points show that as x-values decrease, y-values increase.

10.
Which scatter plot shows a linear relationship between x and y?
a)
Graph A
b)
Graph B
c)
Graph C
d)
Graph D
11.
As the age of the car increases, its value decreases. Which scatterplot represents this relationship?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
12.
What is the correlation between length of running start and distance of jump?
a)
positive:  the further you run the further you jump
b)
negative: the less you run the less distance of your jump
c)
positive: the further your running start the less your distance
13.
The scatter plot below shows the number of books read by students in Mrs. Hall’s English class and their final grades. Which statement represents the best description about the line of best fit?
a)
The more books students read, the lower their English grade.
b)
The more books students read, the higher their English grade.
c)
The fewer books students read, the higher their English grade. 
d)
No relationship exists between the number of books students read and their English grades. 
14.
A trucking company keeps track of the number of miles each of its drivers logs each week.  Describe the correlation between the number of miles a driver logs and the drivers age.
a)
There is a positive correlation.
b)
There is a negative correlation.
c)
There is no correlation.
d)
There is a parallel correlation
15.

Which sentence describes the relationship shown on this scatter plot?

a)

As the temperature decreases, the visitors increase.

b)

As the temperature increases, the number of visitors increases.

c)

As the visitors increase, the temperature decreases.

d)

No correlation

16.

Based on the scatterplot, which of the following conclusions about the relationship between her height and weight is true?

a)

There is a negative relationship between height and weight

b)

There is a positive relationship between height and weight

c)

There is a constant relationship between height and weight

d)

There is no relationship between height and weight

17.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following
Positive correlation
Negative correlation
non-linear association
No correlation