Scatterplots and Trend Lines Review

A group of hikers is descending, and the elevation of several of the hikers after a certain number of minutes is shown in the scatter plot.

True or False:

The hikers began at an elevation of 2,500 feet.

• True

• False

Which of the following would be a reasonable approximation for the length of time it would take this person to run 6 miles?

• ≅ 50 min

• ≅ 80 min

• ≅ 45 min

• ≅ 60 min

• gain 5 hour of sleep for 7 cups of coffee

• lose 5 hours of sleep for 7 cups of coffee

• lose 7 cups of coffee for 5 hours of sleep

• lose 5 cups of coffee for 7 hours of sleep

• gain 7 cups of coffee for every 5 hours of sleep

Which of the following could be the equation of the trend line for this graph?

• There is no trend line because there is no association

Which equation could be a trend line for this graph?

• There is no trend line because there is no association

Which of the following would be the most accurate equation for the scatter plot?

• y = -2x - 7

• y = -x + 7

• y = 3x + 7

• y = 25x + 7

What is the slope of this trend line?

• 70

• -3

What is the correlation between length of running start and distance of jump?

• positive:  the further you run the further you jump

• negative: the less you run the less distance of your jump

• positive: the further your running start the less your distance

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 shows a line of best fit?

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