Scatter Plot Characteristics

Estimate the correlation coefficient for this scatterplot.

• r = -0.9

• r = 1

• r = 0.9

• r = -1

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

Based on this scatter plot, a student with 6 absences should get approximately what score on the final exam? 

• ≅ 58

• ≅ 92

• ≅ 100

• ≅ 76

Which scatter plot shows a linear relationship between x and y?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• Graph D

The scatterplot below suggests which of the following types of data relationship?

• Weak, negative

• weak, positive

• strong, negative

• strong, positive

What type of correlation does this graph have?

• positive

• negative

• none

• all of the above

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

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.

In this image, how would you describe the point that does not fit the pattern of the other dots?

• The point is a linear model.

• The point is an outlier.

• The point is the range.

• The point is the median.

As the age of the car increases, its value decreases. Which scatterplot represents this relationship?

• A

• B

• C

• D