- Section A:
- First diagram: C. Negative correlation
- Second diagram: A. Positive correlation
- Third diagram: B. Zero correlation
- Section B:
- First diagram: C. Perfect negative correlation
- Second diagram: D. Strong positive correlation
- Third diagram: A. Weak negative correlation
- Fourth diagram: B. Weak positive correlation
- Section C:
- First diagram: C. Shoe size of people / IQ of people
- Second diagram: A. Height of people / Weight of people
- Third diagram: D. Amount in Pounds / Amount in Euros
- Fourth diagram: B. Age of a computer / Value of a computer
- a) The graph showing the weakest correlation is the one with points scattered randomly, indicating no clear relationship.
- b) Another variable that could show a positive correlation with height is weight.
- c) A variable that could show a negative correlation with temperature is the amount of heating fuel used.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of scatter plot worksheet.