Scatterplot Finding Line of Best Fit

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 12 absences should get approximately what score on the final exam?

• 60

• 92

• 70

• 76

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

What type of association does this graph have?

• positive

• negative

• none

• all of the above

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.

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

• A

• B

• C

• There is no line of best fit for this graph

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

Based on the trend line, about how many guests should be expected if the temperature is around 80 degrees?

• 8,300

• 7,300

• 8

• 9,300

What is the best prediction for the number of candies in the jar when 30 students visit her?

• 90

• 180

• 135

• 150

identify the outlier

• 30, 100

• 100, 30

• there is no outlier