Scatter Plots

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. 

In the scatter plot, does the image shows a "Line of Best Fit"?

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

The equation of the trend line
is  y= 1/2x +1. Use the equation to determine the amount of time it would take to bike 20 laps. 
*Look at the x and y axis first before starting the problem
   

• 38 minutes

• 11 minutes

• 41 minutes

• 10 minutes

Find the slope for the trend line using points (2,2) and (4,3)

• 2

• 1/2

• -2

• -1/2

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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? 

• 50 min

• 80 min

• 45 min

• 60 min

Based on this scatter plot, a student with 6 absences should get approximately what score on the final exam? 

• ≅ 58

• ≅ 92

• ≅ 100

• ≅ 76

Based on the graph, if Joe earned $400, how many hours did he work?

• 20 hours

• 35 hours

• 45 hours

• 15 hours

Tags

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

What is the equation of the line of best fit?

• y = -25x + 170

• y = -5/8x + 170

• y = 25x + 170

• y = 5/8x + 170

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

• 14 cm
• 5.6 cm
• 10 cm
• 17.5 cm