Scatter Plots

Grade 745 min

Learning Objective

I can interpret scatter plots to describe patterns such as positive or negative associations, linear or nonlinear associations, and clusters.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Constructing a scatter plot | Regression | Probability and Statistics | Khan Academy

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe the association (positive, negative, or no association) you would expect to see in a scatter plot showing the relationship between the number of hours spent exercising per week and a person's resting heart rate. A scatter plot shows the relationship between the age of a tree and its height. The points on the scatter plot follow a curve that increases rapidly at first, then levels off. Describe the type of association (linear or nonlinear) shown in the scatter plot.

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