
For each scatter plot, describe the form, direction and strength of the association between the variables. Interpret your description in the context of the data.



Important Questions on How did that Happen? (Scatter Graphs and Linear Regression)
The table shows data on students:
- Reaction distance, in a test to measure visual responses
- Height, in meters
- Weight, in kilograms
- Time, in seconds, taken to fasten their shoelaces.
A B C D E F G H I J Reaction distance (cm) 5.3 4.6 7.7 3.7 4.6 3.6 4.2 4.8 5.3 4.6 Height (m) 1.64 1.50 1.67 1.75 1.45 1.35 1.87 1.67 1.56 1.70 Weight (kg) 60 60 64 76 48 45 75 75 52 60 Fastening time (s) 9.1 10.5 13.4 9.6 10.5 9.2 8.8 8.5 10.4 6.3 Draw scatter diagram:
Plot height on the axis and weight on the axis.

The table shows data on students:
- Reaction distance, in a test to measure visual responses
- Height, in meters
- Weight, in kilograms
- Time, in seconds, taken to fasten their shoelaces.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | |
Reaction distance (cm) | 5.3 | 4.6 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
Height (m) | 1.64 | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.75 | 1.45 | 1.35 | 1.87 | 1.67 | 1.56 | 1.70 |
Weight (kg) | 60 | 60 | 64 | 76 | 48 | 45 | 75 | 75 | 52 | 60 |
Fastening time (s) | 9.1 | 10.5 | 13.4 | 9.6 | 10.5 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 10.4 | 6.3 |
Draw scatter diagram:
Plot weight on the axis and reaction distance on the axis.

The table shows data on students:
- Reaction distance, in a test to measure visual responses
- Height, in meters
- Weight, in kilograms
- Time, in seconds, taken to fasten their shoelaces.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | |
Reaction distance (cm) | 5.3 | 4.6 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
Height (m) | 1.64 | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.75 | 1.45 | 1.35 | 1.87 | 1.67 | 1.56 | 1.70 |
Weight (kg) | 60 | 60 | 64 | 76 | 48 | 45 | 75 | 75 | 52 | 60 |
Fastening time (s) | 9.1 | 10.5 | 13.4 | 9.6 | 10.5 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 10.4 | 6.3 |
Draw scatter diagram:
Plot reaction distance on the axis and fastening time on the axis.

The table shows data on students:
- Reaction distance, in a test to measure visual responses
- Height, in meters
- Weight, in kilograms
- Time, in seconds, taken to fasten their shoelaces.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | |
Reaction distance (cm) | 5.3 | 4.6 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
Height (m) | 1.64 | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.75 | 1.45 | 1.35 | 1.87 | 1.67 | 1.56 | 1.70 |
Weight (kg) | 60 | 60 | 64 | 76 | 48 | 45 | 75 | 75 | 52 | 60 |
Fastening time (s) | 9.1 | 10.5 | 13.4 | 9.6 | 10.5 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 10.4 | 6.3 |
Draw scatter diagram:
Plot height on the axis and fastening time on the axis.

The table shows data on students:
- Reaction distance, in a test to measure visual responses
- Height, in meters
- Weight, in kilograms
- Time, in seconds, taken to fasten their shoelaces.
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
Reaction distance (cm) |
5.3 |
4.6 |
7.7 |
3.7 |
4.6 |
3.6 |
4.2 |
4.8 |
5.3 |
4.6 |
Height (m) |
1.64 |
1.50 |
1.67 |
1.75 |
1.45 |
1.35 |
1.87 |
1.67 |
1.56 |
1.70 |
Weight (kg) |
60 |
60 |
64 |
76 |
48 |
45 |
75 |
75 |
52 |
60 |
Fastening time (s) |
9.1 |
10.5 |
13.4 |
9.6 |
10.5 |
9.2 |
8.8 |
8.5 |
10.4 |
6.3 |
Draw a line of best fit on each scatter diagram.

The table shows data on students:
- Reaction distance, in a test to measure visual responses
- Height, in meters
- Weight, in kilograms
- Time, in seconds, taken to fasten their shoelaces.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | |
Reaction distance (cm) | 5.3 | 4.6 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
Height (m) | 1.64 | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.75 | 1.45 | 1.35 | 1.87 | 1.67 | 1.56 | 1.70 |
Weight (kg) | 60 | 60 | 64 | 76 | 48 | 45 | 75 | 75 | 52 | 60 |
Fastening time (s) | 9.1 | 10.5 | 13.4 | 9.6 | 10.5 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 10.4 | 6.3 |
Comment on the form, direction and strength of the correlation in each scatter diagram.

The table shows data on students:
- Reaction distance, in a test to measure visual responses
- Height, in meters
- Weight, in kilograms
- Time, in seconds, taken to fasten their shoelaces.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | |
Reaction distance (cm) | 5.3 | 4.6 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
Height (m) | 1.64 | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.75 | 1.45 | 1.35 | 1.87 | 1.67 | 1.56 | 1.70 |
Weight (kg) | 60 | 60 | 64 | 76 | 48 | 45 | 75 | 75 | 52 | 60 |
Fastening time (s) | 9.1 | 10.5 | 13.4 | 9.6 | 10.5 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 10.4 | 6.3 |
Use the line of best fit to estimate the weight of a person who is tall.

The table shows data on 10 students:
- Reaction distance, in a test to measure visual responses
- Height, in meters
- Weight, in kilograms
- Time, in seconds, taken to fasten their shoelaces.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | |
Reaction distance (cm) | 5.3 | 4.6 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
Height (m) | 1.64 | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.75 | 1.45 | 1.35 | 1.87 | 1.67 | 1.56 | 1.70 |
Weight (kg) | 60 | 60 | 64 | 76 | 48 | 45 | 75 | 75 | 52 | 60 |
Fastening time (s) | 9.1 | 10.5 | 13.4 | 9.6 | 10.5 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 10.4 | 6.3 |
Use the line of best fit to estimate the reaction distance of a student who took 12 seconds to fasten their shoelaces.
