Mathematics Department Grade 8 – 2021/2022
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9.1 Scatter Plot
Use the data given at the right.
1. Make a scatter plot of the data.
Percent of Americans Who Have Completed High School
Year Percent
1910 13.5
1920 16.4
1930 19.1
1940 24.5
1950 34.3
1960 41.1
1970 55.2
1980 68.6
1990 77.6
1999 83.4
2. Does the data show a positive, negative or no correlation?
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3.Use the scatter plot to predict the percent of Americans who will complete high school in
2010.
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The table compares the gas mileage to the distance the car can travel on one tank of gas.
Gas Mileage (mi/gal) Distance (miles)
22 400
17 250
34 440
28 350
13 200
4. Use the data to make the scatter plot.
5. A lawn specialist measured the average temperature during different growing periods and the
amount that the grass grew during each period. The scatter plot shows the results of his study.
Use the data to predict the growth that would occur if the temperature were 75°F.
20
18
16
Grass growth (cm)
14
12
10
50 60 70 80 90
Average temperature (°F)
a. 3 centimeters c. 7.5 centimeters
b. 11 centimeters d. 12.5 centimeters
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Determine rather the data sets have a positive or negative correlation?
6.The length of the lines at amusement park rides and the number of rides you can ride in
a day __________________________
7. The temperature on a summer day and the number of visitors at a swimming pool
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8. The temperature and the number of people wearing coats
_________________________________________
9. Describe the correlation
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9.2 Linear Best Fit Models
Use the scatter plot for Exercises 1-6.
1. Does the pattern of association between number of hours traveled and
number of miles traveled appear to be linear or nonlinear?
2. Identify any clustering.
3. Identify any possible outliers.
4. Write an equation for the line of best fit.
5. What does the slope in the scatter plot represent?
6. What does the y-intercept in the scatter plot represent?
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Use the scatter plot for Exercises 7-9.
7. Does the pattern of association between time studied
and score appear to be linear or nonlinear?
8. Describe the correlation between the time studied and
the scores as positive, negative, or no correlation.
9. Identify any possible outliers
10. Which equation best represents the line of
best fit?
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