Scatter Plots STAAR Review

The scatter plot shows the numbers of bushels filled and the numbers of apples picked.  How many bushels are needed for 350 apples?

• 20 Bushels

• 16 Bushels

• 15 Bushels

• 14 Bushels

Which of the following could be a possible line of best fit for the data?

• y = -5/2x + 20

• y = -x + 19

• y = x + 20

• y = 2/3x + 15 

The scatter plot shows the relationship between the number of chapters and the total number of pages for several books.  Use the trend line to predict how many chapters would be in a book with 140 pages. 

• 12 chapters

• 19 chapters

• 14 chapters

• 21 chapters

The scatter plot shows the relationship between the number of chapters and the total number of pages for several books. Use the trend line to predict how many pages would be in a book with 6 chapters. 

• 100 pages

• 170 pages

• 60 pages

• 20 pages

You are analyzing a scatter plot that has a negative correlation. What is true of the of the x and y values?

• As x increases, y decreases

• As x increases, y increases

• As x decreases, y decreases

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?

• 85

• 92

• 70

• 76

In the scatter plot, does the image show a "Line of Best Fit"?

• Yes

• No

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

• 25 hours

• 35 hours

• 45 hours

• 15 hours

If a scatterplot has no association then...

• ...it has no ordered pairs

• ...it has ordered pairs that have a negative pattern

• ...its ordered pairs have no predictable pattern

• ...if it makes a lion on a graph (roar!)

The equation of the trend line is y= 1/2x +1
How many laps can a bicycle make around the park in 23 minutes?

• 44 laps

• 12 1/2 laps

• 23 laps