Scatterplots and Best-Fit Lines

What type of association does this graph have?

• positive 
• negative
• none
• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

As x increases, y increases represents a

• correlation coefficient
• causation
• positive correlation
• negative correlation

If a scatterplot has no association then...

• ...it has no ordered pairs
• ...it has ordered pairs that have a negative pattern
• ...its ordered pairs have no predictable pattern
• ...if it makes a lion on a graph (roar!)

What represents the x axis?

• ABC Company
• Hours Worked
• Amount Earned in Dollars
• Hours in Car

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which sentence describes the relationship shown on this scatter plot?

• As the temperature decreases, the visitors increase.

• As the temperature increases, the number of visitors increases.

• As the visitors increase, the temperature decreases.

• No correlation

What type of correlation does this scatter plot show?

• positive

• negative

• no correlation

• nonlinear association

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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

• There is a negative relationship between height and weight

• There is a positive relationship between height and weight

• There is a constant relationship between height and weight

• There is no relationship between height and weight

Select the statement that best describes the line.

• The line is the line of best fit.
• The line is NOT a line of best fit because it does not pass through two points.
• The line is NOT a line of best fit because it does not go through the middle of the data set.
• The line is NOT a line of best fit because it does not go through the origin.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which of the following lines represents the line of best fit for the scatter plot?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which of the following lines represents the line of best fit for the scatter plot?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5