How do you figure out if doing more homework means getting a higher test grade?
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How do you figure out if doing more homework means getting a higher test
grade?Should I do my
homework?
In this lesson you will learn how to interpret a scatter plot
by identifying clusters and outliers.
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These points form a tight cluster in an upward pattern.
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So, homework and tests
scores ARE related!!
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This point is an outlier.
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I don’t really understand.
I get nervous when I test. I can’t remember
how many assignments I did.
Possible reasons for this outlier….
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Yes! Doing more homework means getting a higher
test grade MOST of the time!
The clusters tell me that I should do
my homework!
In this lesson you learned how to interpret scatter plots by
identifying clusters and outliers.
Let’s ReviewGuided Practice
Circle and describe the pattern of the cluster of points in this graph.
Box any outliers if found.Hours watching TV
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Let’s ReviewExtension Activities
Survey 10 people and construct your own scatter plot with the results. Look for any clusters and explain your findings. Box an outlier(s). Give possible reasons for the outlier(s).
Let’s ReviewExtension Activities
Find a data table in your local newspaper that compares two pieces of data. Construct a scatter plot using the data found. Look for any clusters and explain your findings. Box an outlier(s). Give possible reasons for the outlier(s).
Let’s ReviewQuick Quiz
Identify the outlier in the graph. Give possible reasons for the outlier.
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