Scatter Plots
Grade 5•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe the relationship between two sets of data shown on a scatter plot as positive, negative, or no correlation.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define "independent variable" and "dependent variable" in the context of a scatter plot. Give an example of each.
2. Explain how a scatter plot can help you understand the relationship between two variables.
3. Imagine you are collecting data on the number of hours students spend reading each week and their scores on a reading comprehension test. Which variable would be the independent variable, and which would be the dependent variable? Explain your reasoning.
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