Scatter Plot Correlation Worksheet
This worksheet helps Grade 6 students understand and identify different types of correlation in scatter plots, including positive, negative, and no correlation.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. For scatter plot questions, analyze the relationship between the data points to determine the type of correlation.
1. What type of correlation is shown in a scatter plot where as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase?
Negative correlation
Positive correlation
No correlation
Perfect correlation
2. Which scatter plot shows no relationship between the two variables?
Data points generally go up and to the right.
Data points generally go down and to the right.
Data points are scattered randomly across the plot.
Data points form a straight line.
3. If a scatter plot shows a correlation, as one variable decreases, the other variable tends to increase.
4. A scatter plot helps us visualize the between two sets of data.
5. The number of hours studied and test scores usually show a negative correlation.
True
False
6. There is often no correlation between a person's shoe size and their favorite color.
True
False
7. Look at the scatter plot below. Describe the correlation shown.
8. Draw a scatter plot that shows a negative correlation.
9. Give an example of two variables that would likely have a positive correlation.
10. Give an example of two variables that would likely have no correlation.