Interpreting Linear Data in Scatter Plots

The graph below shows the relationship between the distance in miles a delivery truck traveled and the number of hours each delivery took. Which of the two given points would be the best to use to calculate the line of best fit?

• (500, 11) and (700, 11)

• (300, 9) and (400, 7)

• (400, 9) and (500, 11)

• (300, 7) and (600, 10)

Chang wants to know if he is improving his skill on the cello. He created a scatter plot and drew a line of best fit. If he uses the point (2, 8) and (5, 1.5) from his line, which equation would best represent the line of best fit?

• y = -2.17x + 12.3

• y = 2.17x + 3.77

• y = -0.46x + 9

• y = -2.17x – 9.35

Jared collected data on the ages and heights of a random sample of elementary school students. If he plots the data on a scatter plot, what relationship will he most likely see between age and height?

• A negative correlation

• No correlation

• A positive correlation

• A constant correlation

The graph shows the weights of dogs and the time it took the same dogs to complete an agility course in seconds.

Which shows the line of best fit for the data?

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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 relationship is shown in the scatter plot?

• As the cost goes down, the number sold goes down.

• As the cost goes up, the number sold goes down.

• As the cost goes down, the number sold remains the same.

• There is not relationship between cost and the number sold.

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

• 25 hours

• 35 hours

• 45 hours

• 15 hours

What is the trend for this scatter plot

• Negative

• Positive

• None

The scatter plot shows the average yearly consumption of bottled water by people in the United States starting in 1990. Using the line of best fit, predict the average consumption of bottled water in the year 2000?

• 20 gallons

• 18 gallons

• 21 gallons

• 19 gallons

Mr. Van made a graph to represent the time his students spent studying for their test and their actual test score. Which is the correct equation for the line of best fit?

• y = 1.4x + 55

• y = 1.4x – 84

• y = 0.72x + 60

• y = 0.72 + 56