Checking understanding of correlation

12 questions

1. A scatter graph is a visual representation for bivariate data. It can be useful when determining the nature of the relationship between the two ___.
2. What is a variable that is predicted to be affected by another variable called?
3. Match each type of variable to the axis it should be plotted on.
4. The table contains data taken from the Met Office about weather in Stornoway. Sofia plots a scatter graph with sunshine as the dependent variable. What coordinates should she plot for June?
5. The graph shows travel data from the ONS about the commuting distance and the total number of bus journeys in 2023 for different regions of the UK. Which point shows the highest commuting distance?
6. The scatter graph shows data taken from the ONS about house prices and annual income. Each point represents a region in England in 2023. Select the correct statements.
7. ___ describes the extent to which a relationship between two variables is close to a linear relationship.
8. Select the scatter graphs which show an association between the two variables.
9. Which of these scatter graphs show a positive correlation?
10. This scatter graph shows the number of hours revision and the marks scored in a maths test by a group of year 10 Oak students. The scatter graph shows ___ correlation.
11. Laura says, ‘A negative correlation does not always mean that one variable is causing the decrease in the other variable.” Is Laura correct?
12. This scatter graph shows data taken from the ONS about regions in the UK. Select the correct statement.

License: OGL