1. DATE: ______/_______/_______
Math-8 NOTES
DATE: ______/_______/_______
What: analyzing graphs and scatterplots
Why: To review a variety of graphs– focus will be the scatterplot.
NAME:
Can you name these graphs? What could they represent (add title/ labels/ etc.)
A. Line Plot
B. Stem/ Leaf Plot
C. Bar Graph
D. Circle Graph
E. Scatterplot
F. Histogram
G. Line Graph
H. Box/ Whisker Plot

2. Scatter Plots:
A scatterplot is an “x” and “y” graph that is used to show the ________________ between two different things.
Positive Correlation -- as x increases, y also ___________________________ . When this occurs, the points “scatter” in an _______________________________ direction from left to right.
Negative Correlation -- as x increases, y _______________________________ . When this occurs, the points “scatter” in a ________________________________ direction from left to right.
No Correlation – when there is no _______________________ between x and y.
Line of Best Fit– straight line that best represents the __________ . All points do not have to fall perfectly on line. Also called a _______________ line.
Positive Correlation Negative Correlation No Correlation
situation
Positive?
Negative?
No correlation?
The relationship between calorie intake (x) and weight (y).
The relationship between the # of boys present at school (x) and the # of flowers planted in front of school (y).
The relationship between outside temperature (x) and a household’s heating bill (y).
The relationship between outside temperature
(x) and a household’s cooling bill (y).
The relationship between the # of people moving to Leesburg (x) and the amount of snow Leesburg gets (y).

3. DATE: ______/_______/_______
Math-8 classwork
“scatterplots”
DATE: ______/_______/_______
NAME:_____________________________________________________________________________

5. Now, let’s graph the data on a scatterplot!
Name:
“HOW OLD ARE THEY?” How good are you at estimating a famous person’s age?
Task: You will be shown pictures of several famous people. As you see their picture, please record their name and your best estimate as to their age. If you do not know the famous person, take your best guess based on their photograph. ( Website )
Name:
Estimated Age
“x”
Actual Age
“y”
Coordinate
(x, y) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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Now, let’s graph the data on a scatterplot!

6. 4. In general, did you overestimate or underestimate?
Use the below graph to construct a scatter plot using the data in the table. Use the
estimated age on the horizontal axis (“x”) and the actual age on the vertical axis (“y”). (HINT: There will be one point for each person)
If your estimate was correct, what must be true about the x and y numbers?
Draw in the line that represents estimates that are 100% accurate (on the above graph).
How can you use the above line to interpret the accuracy of your estimates?
In general, did you overestimate or underestimate?
How can you tell this from your scatter plot? 10 12 14 16 18 20 30 40 50 60

7. DATE: ______/_______/_______
Math-8 practice
“scatterplots”
DATE: ______/_______/_______
NAME:_____________________________________________________________________________