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WorksheetsCorrelation & Sources Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following graphs is best used to determine if two variables are correlated?
Bar graph
Scatterplot
Pie chart
Line graph
If the points on a scatterplot slope upwards from left to right, what type of correlation is this?
No correlation
Negative correlation
Positive correlation
Zero correlation
Which of the following indicates a negative correlation between two variables?
As one variable increases, the other increases
As one variable decreases, the other decreases
As one variable increases, the other decreases
There is no change in either variable
What is the main purpose of using a scatterplot?
To show parts of a whole
To compare different categories
To determine the relationship between two variables
To show changes over time
Which of the following is a reliable source of information?
A random blog post
A peer-reviewed journal article
A social media post
A friend's opinion
Which of the following is an example of an analogy?
The sun is a giant ball of fire.
Life is like a box of chocolates.
The cat is sleeping.
The sky is blue.
What does a positive correlation look like on a scatterplot?
Points are scattered randomly
Points form a downward slope
Points form an upward slope
Points form a horizontal line
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
She is as busy as a bee.
He is a shining star.
The car is red.
The dog barked loudly.
What is the difference between a reliable and an unreliable source?
Reliable sources are always online.
Reliable sources are based on evidence and facts.
Unreliable sources are always books.
Unreliable sources are always peer-reviewed.
If a scatterplot shows no clear pattern, what can be said about the correlation between the two variables?
There is a positive correlation
There is a negative correlation
There is no correlation
There is a strong correlation
Which of the following is an example of a negative correlation?
The more you study, the higher your grades.
The more you exercise, the more calories you burn.
The more you eat, the less hungry you feel.
The more you sleep, the more rested you feel.
What type of graph is typically used to show changes over time?
Bar graph
Scatterplot
Line graph
Pie chart
Which of the following statements is an analogy?
The classroom was a zoo.
The wind howled like a wolf.
The cake is sweet.
The tree is tall.
What does it mean if two variables have a strong positive correlation?
They are not related at all.
As one variable increases, the other decreases.
As one variable increases, the other also increases.
One variable causes the other to change.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a reliable source?
It is peer-reviewed.
It is based on opinions.
It is published by a reputable organization.
It includes citations and references.
