Scatter Plot Tables

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 19 chapters. 

• 150 pages

• 170 pages

• 190 pages

• 210 pages

What type of association does this scatter plot represent?

• positive linear association

• negative association

• no association

• nonlinear association

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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 go through the origin.

• The line is NOT a line of best fit because it does not go through the middle of the data set.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

The graph above shows a line of best fit for data collected on the amount earned by waiters and waitresses last week in relation to the number of tables they served.  What is the equation of the line of best fit?

• y = (5/3) x + 375

• y = (1/3) x + 475

• y = (5/3) x + 475

• y = (1/3) x + 375

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which of the following lines represents the line of best fit for the scatter plot?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

A small theme park is trying to determine the number of guests they should expect on a weekend, based on the temperature outside.  Based on the trend line, about how many guests should be expected if the temperature is around 80°?

• 8,300

• 8

• 7,300

• 9,300

Looking at the graph, what is the correlation between the x and y variables?

• y increases as x increases

• y is constant

• y decreases as x descreases

• y decreases as x increases

What type of association does this graph have?

• positive 

• negative

• none

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

What is a scatter plot?

• A graph that shows the relationship of two data sets.

• A graph drawn using rectangular bars to show how large each value is.

• A graph that shows information that is connected in some way.

• A graph that shows data changing over time.