Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Scatter diagrams

Scatter diagrams — practice question

Aisha keeps a record of the distance she runs and her average speed. These results are displayed in the scatter diagram. The vertical axis is labelled Average speed (km/h). The horizontal axis is labelled Distance (km).
(a)[2]

On the scatter diagram, plot the points below.

(b)[1]

What type of correlation is displayed by the scatter diagram?

(c)[1]

On the scatter diagram, draw a line of best fit across the points.

(d)[1]

Use your line of best fit to estimate her average speed for a distance of $6\text{ km}$.

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