
Scatter plots
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- Q1What does a scatter plot primarily show?The relationship between two variablesThe frequency of data pointsThe average of the data pointsThe total of all data points30s
- Q2When analyzing a scatter plot, what does a positive slope indicate?As one variable increases, the other variable also increasesThe variables have no relationshipAs one variable increases, the other variable decreasesThe variables are completely random30s
- Q3What type of correlation is indicated by a scatter plot where points are closely clustered around a downward sloping line?Negative correlationPositive correlationPerfect correlationNo correlation30s
- Q4What does it mean if a scatter plot shows points scattered widely without any discernible pattern?There is a strong positive correlationThere is no correlation between the variablesThe variables are perfectly correlatedThere is a strong negative correlation30s
- Q5What is the primary purpose of adding a trend line to a scatter plot?To display each individual data pointTo show the general direction of the dataTo calculate the average of the dataTo determine the maximum value30s
- Q6Which of the following scenarios describes a positive association?As the age of a car increases, its value decreases.As the temperature increases, the amount of ice cream sold also increases.As the number of hours spent studying decreases, grades drop.As the amount of homework increases, test scores decrease.30s
- Q7Which of the following represents a negative association?As the number of plants increases, the amount of oxygen produced increases.As the number of books read increases, vocabulary improves.As the temperature rises, ice cream sales increase.As the time spent on video games increases, the time available for homework decreases.30s
- Q8In which situation would you expect to see a positive association?As exercise frequency decreases, health improves.As study hours increase, students' grades tend to improve.As the number of crowded places increases, the spread of illness decreases.As the amount of sleep decreases, energy levels increase.30s
- Q9Which example shows a negative association?As the temperature drops, hot chocolate sales rise.As the amount of rainfall increases, the number of flowers blooming increases.As the speed of a car increases, the distance covered in an hour also increases.As the number of hours spent playing outside increases, the amount of time spent on video games decreases.30s