Scatter Plot Correlation Worksheet
Grade 7 Math worksheet on understanding and identifying different types of correlation in scatter plots.
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Scatter Plot Correlation
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For questions involving scatter plots, analyze the relationship between the variables.
1. What type of correlation is shown in a scatter plot where the points generally go up from left to right?
Negative correlation
Positive correlation
No correlation
Weak correlation
2. Which of the following scenarios would likely show a negative correlation?
Hours studied and test scores
Temperature and ice cream sales
Amount of exercise and body weight
Shoe size and IQ
3. When there is no clear pattern in a scatter plot, we say there is correlation.
4. A scatter plot shows the relationship between two .
5. If the value of one variable increases as the value of the other variable decreases, it is a correlation.
6. Describe a real-world example of a positive correlation and explain why it is a positive correlation.
For each scatter plot below, identify the type of correlation (positive, negative, or no correlation).
Correlation:
Correlation:
Correlation:
9. A strong correlation means that the points on a scatter plot are very close to forming a straight line.
True
False
10. If two variables have no correlation, it means there is no relationship between them.
True
False
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