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Correlation & Sources Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following graphs is best used to determine if two variables are correlated?

a)

Bar graph

b)

Scatterplot

c)

Pie chart

d)

Line graph

2.

If the points on a scatterplot slope upwards from left to right, what type of correlation is this?

a)

No correlation

b)

Negative correlation

c)

Positive correlation

d)

Zero correlation

3.

Which of the following indicates a negative correlation between two variables?

a)

As one variable increases, the other increases

b)

As one variable decreases, the other decreases

c)

As one variable increases, the other decreases

d)

There is no change in either variable

4.

What is the main purpose of using a scatterplot?

a)

To show parts of a whole

b)

To compare different categories

c)

To determine the relationship between two variables

d)

To show changes over time

5.

Which of the following is a reliable source of information?

a)

A random blog post

b)

A peer-reviewed journal article

c)

A social media post

d)

A friend's opinion

6.

Which of the following is an example of an analogy?

a)

The sun is a giant ball of fire.

b)

Life is like a box of chocolates.

c)

The cat is sleeping.

d)

The sky is blue.

7.

What does a positive correlation look like on a scatterplot?

a)

Points are scattered randomly

b)

Points form a downward slope

c)

Points form an upward slope

d)

Points form a horizontal line

8.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

a)

She is as busy as a bee.

b)

He is a shining star.

c)

The car is red.

d)

The dog barked loudly.

9.

What is the difference between a reliable and an unreliable source?

a)

Reliable sources are always online.

b)

Reliable sources are based on evidence and facts.

c)

Unreliable sources are always books.

d)

Unreliable sources are always peer-reviewed.

10.

If a scatterplot shows no clear pattern, what can be said about the correlation between the two variables?

a)

There is a positive correlation

b)

There is a negative correlation

c)

There is no correlation

d)

There is a strong correlation

11.

Which of the following is an example of a negative correlation?

a)

The more you study, the higher your grades.

b)

The more you exercise, the more calories you burn.

c)

The more you eat, the less hungry you feel.

d)

The more you sleep, the more rested you feel.

12.

What type of graph is typically used to show changes over time?

a)

Bar graph

b)

Scatterplot

c)

Line graph

d)

Pie chart

13.

Which of the following statements is an analogy?

a)

The classroom was a zoo.

b)

The wind howled like a wolf.

c)

The cake is sweet.

d)

The tree is tall.

14.

What does it mean if two variables have a strong positive correlation?

a)

They are not related at all.

b)

As one variable increases, the other decreases.

c)

As one variable increases, the other also increases.

d)

One variable causes the other to change.

15.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a reliable source?

a)

It is peer-reviewed.

b)

It is based on opinions.

c)

It is published by a reputable organization.

d)

It includes citations and references.