Scatter Plot Correlation Worksheet

Grade 9 Math worksheet focusing on interpreting and identifying different types of correlation in scatter plots.

Grade 9 Math Data and GraphingScatter Plot Correlation

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.B.6aCCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.B.6c

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Scatter Plot Correlation Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. For scatter plots, identify the type of correlation and explain your reasoning.

1. When two variables tend to increase or decrease together, they have a correlation.

2. When one variable tends to increase as the other decreases, they have a correlation.

3. If there is no clear pattern between two variables, they have correlation.

4. Which of the following scatter plots shows a strong positive correlation?

5. Describe the relationship between the number of hours studied for a test and the test score. What type of correlation would you expect to see in a scatter plot representing this data? Explain your reasoning.

6. Plot the following data points on the graph below and determine the type of correlation:

(1, 2), (2, 4), (3, 3), (4, 5), (5, 6)

Type of correlation: