Scatter Plots Correlation

Situation with Variables Association and Explanation

1. The number of hours spent babysitting and Positive association. The more the babysitter
the amount the babysitter was paid. works, the more the babysitter gets paid.
2. The number of cousins a person has and No association. The number of cousins a
their score on a math test. person has should not affect their score on a
math test.
3. The temperature outside and the number of Negative association. The higher the
layers of clothing worn. temperature is, the less layers of
clothing worn.
4. The temperature outside and the amount of Positive association. The higher the
ice pops sold. temperature, the more ice pops will be sold.
5. Age and number of birthday candles. Positive association. The higher the age, the
more birthday candles will be used.

6. NEGATIVE ASSOCIATION 7. NO ASSOCIATION 8. POSITIVE ASSOCIATION

9. NEGATIVE ASSOCIATION 10. Use the space in this box to come

up with your own scenario with
two variables. Decide if your
situation will have a positive,
negative, or no association. Then
draw a sample scatter plot on
the blank graph provided.
Answers will vary based on the choice of the
student’s responses.

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