Linear and Nonlinear Scatter Plots

Identify the type of scatter plot shown in the image.

You must select TWO correct answers.

• negative

• positive

• linear

• non-linear

Identify the type of scatter plot shown in the image.

• postive linear

• positive non-linear

• negative linear

• negative non-linear

A teacher made the following graph showing absences vs. final grades.  Predict the grade of a student that has 7 absences.

• 45

• 50

• 60

• 70

Which statement best represents this relationship?

• There is no relationship between the number of miles driven and the amount of gas remaining in the tank

• As the number of miles driven increases, the amount of gas remaining in the tank increases.

• As the number of miles driven increases, the amount of gas remaining in the tank decreases.

• A relationship cannot be determined from this scatter plot

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 who scores a 75 probably had how many absences?

• 4

• 6

• 9

• 10

Based on the scatterplot, about how much money would a group of 10 people be expected to spend on food and beverages at this restaurant?

• $135

• $115

• $105

• $150

Is the association a positive or negative association?

• Positive

• Negative

Describe the association between the number of lanes rented and the number of people bowling.

• Non-linear association

• Negative linear association

• No association

• Positive linear association

Which scatter plot shows a negative relationship?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

Describe the association for the scatterplot based on data plotted.

• As the weeks increase, the amount of money on the gift card increases.

• As the weeks decrease, the amount of money on the gift card increases.

• There is no relationship between the time in weeks and the amount of dollars.

• As the weeks increase, the amount of money on the gift card decreases.