Scatter Plots - Interpreting and Association

The following scatter plot shows Pam's training as she prepares to run a 6 mile race at the end of the month.  Which of the following would be a reasonable approximation for the length of time it would take for her to run 6 miles? 

• A. 50 min
• B. 80 min
• C. 45 min
• D. 60 min

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.7

1.  Mrs. Collins made a scatterplot to show the relationship between the number of absences and a student’s final exam score. Based on this scatterplot, a student with 6 absences should get approximately what score on the final exam? 

• 65
• 92
• 70
• 76

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.7

What type of correlation (association)?
The outside temperature and the amount of layers you wear. 

• Positive correlation
• Negative correlation
• No correlation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

What type of correlation?
The temperature outside and the amount of ice cream sales. 

• Positive correlation
• Negative correlation
• No correlation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

Mrs. Collins made a scatterplot to show the relationship between the number of absences and a student’s final exam score. Based on this scatterplot, a student with 6 absences should get approximately what score on the final exam? 

• 85
• 92
• 70
• 76

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

What is the correlation between length of running start and distance of jump?

• positive:  the further you run the further you jump
• negative: the less you run the less distance of your jump
• positive: the further your running start the less your distance

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.7

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

If the carpenter worked for 6 days, how much did he earn?

• 1250
• 1500
• 1750
• 2000

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.EE.C.7

CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.8.F.B.5

CCSS.8.SP.A.1

CCSS.8.SP.A.2

According to the graph, how many students are in the class?

• 26
• 25
• 15
• 30

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CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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?

• The more books students read, the lower their English grade.
• The more books students read, the higher their English grade.
• The fewer books students read, the higher their English grade. 
• No relationship exists between the number of books students read and their English grades. 

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.7

Which statement best represents this relationship?

• There is no relationship between the number of miles driven and the amount of gas remaining in the tank
• As the number of miles driven increases, the amount of gas remaining in the tank increases.
• As the number of miles driven increases, the amount of gas remaining in the tank decreases.
• A relationship cannot be determined from this scatter plot

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B