Scatterpot Quiz Review

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?

• A. 50 min

• B. 80 min

• C. 45 min

• D. 60 min

What type of correlation does this graph have?

• positive

• negative

• none

• all of the above

The following scatter plot shows the weights and lengths of some dinosaurs.  Which statement accurately describes the information?

• The information shows a positive correlation.  The weight of a dinosaur tends to increase according to its length.

• The information shows a negative correlation.  the weight of a dinosaur tends to decrease according to its length.

• The information shows no correlation.  The weight and length vary according to the type of dinosaur.

• The information shows no correlation.  The relationship between the weight and length of a dinosaur is uncertain.

Which graph shows a line of best fit for the scatter plot?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

For which scatter plot would the line of best fit be represented by the equation y = ½x + 2?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

A group of friends recorded the time it took to ride their bikes around the park.  This scatter plot shows their results with the line of best fit.  Which is closest to the number of minutes it would take to complete 9 laps?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Based on the line of best fit for the scatter plot, which of the following amounts is closest to the cost of a 120-minute phone call?

• $10

• $12

• $15

• $20

Which scatter plot shows no relationship?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

Which scatter plot shows a negative relationship?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

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

• 65

• 92

• 70

• 76