Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Scatter diagrams

Scatter diagrams — practice question

The table gives the ages and heights of 10 boys.
(a(i))[2]

The first six points are already on the scatter diagram. Complete it.

(a(ii))[1]

Sketch a line of best fit.

(a(iii))[1]

Estimate the height of a $14$-year-old boy from your line of best fit.

(a(iv))[1]

Simon is $22$ years old. Explain why you should not use your line of best fit to estimate his height.

(b(i))[2]

Calculate the percentage of girls whose height is greater than $145\text{ cm}$.

(b(ii))[3]

Calculate an estimated mean height.

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