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NY-8.SP.1
8th GradeStatistics and Probability60 target questions

Construct and interpret scatter plots for bivariate measurement data to investigate patterns of association between two quantities. Describe patterns such as clustering outliers positive or negative association linear association and nonlinear association.

Sample Practice Questions (3)

1
A scientist collected data on the wing length and body mass of two different species of birds. The scatter plot shows the results. Which term best describes the distinct groups of points seen in the graph?
Wing Length (cm) Body Mass (g) 0 7 14 21 28 35 0 12 24 36 48 60
AOutliers
BClustering
CNegative Association
DLinear Regression
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2
A student collected data on the number of hours spent studying and the test scores achieved by several classmates. The data is displayed in the scatter plot below. Which statement best describes the association between the variables?
Study Time vs. Test Scores Hours Studied Test Score 0 1.6 3.2 4.8 6.4 8 60 68 76 84 92 100
AThere is a positive linear association.
BThere is a negative linear association.
CThere is no association between the variables.
DThere is a nonlinear association.
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3
Which of the following best describes the pattern of association in the scatter plot below?
Variable Relationship X Y 0 1.4 2.8 4.2 5.6 7 0 4 8 12 16 20
APositive linear association
BNegative linear association
CPositive nonlinear association
DNo association
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