Question

The table represents data collected on the time spent studying (in minutes) and the resulting test grade.
Time Spent Studying (min) 52 37 31 9 26 40 22 10 45 34 19 60
Grade on Test 95 84 72 58 77 86 72 43 90 81 62 98

Part 1: Create a scatter plot with the predicted line of best fit drawn on it. Determine the type of correlation (if any) and predict the model that will be used.

Answer 1

well, what dont you understand?

Answer 2

im not sure how to make a scatter plot

Answer 3

well just plot the points on a graph and draw a line where you think is the best fit

Answer 4

so wold it be like (52,95), (37,84)....?

Answer 5

this is what a scatter plot looks like

Answer 6

yeah you would plot the points as you would normally plot them on a graph

Answer 7

ok give me a second

Answer 8

i dont know if you can see this but if you can is this right?

Answer 9

yeah thats exactly what a scatter plot is

Answer 10

but i would move the line to where it hits the most points on the graph

Answer 11

is this better?

Answer 12

yes that would be more accurate

Answer 13

ok and what does it mean by the type of correlation?

Answer 14

@BrandonH4499

Answer 15

http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/math/algebra/ad4/scatter.htm

this should help you

Answer 16

so it would be high correlation?

Answer 17

yes! that is right!

Answer 18

ok thanks :D

Answer 19

tag me if you need any other help