Analyze Scatter Plots

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

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

What type of correlation does this graph have?

• positive

• negative

• none

• all of the above

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 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

Which scatter plot show a positive relationship?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

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