Scatter Plot Association Worksheet

Scatter Plot Association

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For questions involving scatter plots, describe the association shown.

1. Look at the scatter plot below. Describe the association between the two variables shown (positive, negative, or no association).

2. Imagine a scatter plot showing the number of hours a student studies for a test and their score on the test. What type of association would you expect to see?

3. Which of the following scatter plots shows a strong negative association?

4. When both variables in a scatter plot tend to increase together, the association is  .

5. A point that lies far away from the other data points in a scatter plot is called an  .

6. A scatter plot can show causation, not just association.

7. If the points on a scatter plot form a straight line, it indicates a linear association.

8. The scatter plot below shows the relationship between the number of ice cream cones sold and the daily temperature. Describe the association you observe, including its direction (positive/negative), strength (strong/weak), and form (linear/non-linear). Are there any outliers?