9.

SCATTER PLOTS
AND LINES OF FIT
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OBJECTIVES

1. Investigate relationships between quantities by using

points on scatter plots.
2. Use lines of fir to make and evaluate predictions.
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• bivariate data
• scatter plot
• correlation
• association
• line of fit
• linear interpolation
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Investigate Relationship Using Scatter Plots

Bivariate data– data with two variables
Scatter plot– shows the relationship between a set of data with two variables,
graphed as ordered pairs on a coordinate plane.
The relationship is known as a correlation or an association.
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Investigate Relationship Using Scatter Plots

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Real-World Example 1: Evaluate a Correlation

WAGES Determine whether the graph shows a positive, negative or no
correlation. If there is a positive or negative correlation, describe its
meaning in the situation.
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Practice 1:
1. Refer to the graph on annual attendance at the Houston Livestock Show and
Rode in Example 3. Determine whether the graph shows a positive, negative, or
no correlation. If there is a positive or negative or no correlation, describe its
meaning.
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Uses of Lines of Fit

Lines of fit– trend line
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Real-World Example 2: Write a Line of Fit

INVASIVE The table below below shows the population growth of the zebra
mussels in a local recreational area. Identify the independent and dependent
variables. Is there a relationship in the data? If so, predict the number of zebra
mussels in 2039.
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Real-World Example 2: Write a Line of Fit

Step 1 Make a scatter plot.

Step 2 Draw a line of fit.

Step 3 Write an equation in slope-intercept

form
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Practice 2:
2. RESTAURANTS The table shows revenue in billions for fast food restaurant by
year. Make a scatter plot determine what relationship exist, if any.
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Real-World Example 3: Use Interpolation or Extrapolation

ENTERTAINMENT Use a scatter plot to find the approximate attendance at the
2010 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Step 1 Draw a line of fit.

Step 2 Write the slope-intercept

form of the equation

Step 3 Evaluate the function or 30.

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Practice 2:
2. RESTAURANTS Use the equation for the line of fit for the data in Guided
Practice 2 to estimate revenue in 2030.
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