Scatter Plots

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can describe the relationship between two sets of data shown on a scatter plot as positive, negative, or no correlation.

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5 min

Understanding Scatter Plots 💗

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

The number of hours spent playing video games and a student's grade in math class are plotted on a scatter plot. Would you expect a positive correlation, a negative correlation, or no correlation? The height of a tree and the amount of sunlight it receives each day are plotted on a scatter plot. Would you expect a positive correlation, a negative correlation, or no correlation?

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