AnswersPre-Algebra BConstructing Scatterplots

Constructing Scatterplots Answers

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Victoria created the scatterplot below based on the data in the table for the ages and heights of some teachers in her school. Teacher Age vs. HeightTeacherAgeHeight (in.)136622287035060444725586862465She wants to see if a teacher’s height depends on his or her age. What did she do wrong when she created the scatterplot?

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She mixed up the independent and dependent variables.
B
She labeled the x-axis of the scatterplot “Age” when she should have labeled it “Teacher.”
C
She plotted the point (36, 62) when she shouldn’t have.
D
She mixed up the x- and y-coordinates of the point representing teacher 3.
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Which is the last step when creating and analyzing a scatterplot from a table of values?

A
Plot the ordered pairs of the independent variable and the dependent variable on the coordinate plane.
B
Draw or obtain a blank coordinate plane.
C
Identify if there is a relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
D
Label the axes of the coordinate plane according to the input and output variables.
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According to the scatterplot below, which statement is correct?

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The input, or dependent variable, is enrollment.
B
The output, or dependent variable, is years in operation.
C
The input, or independent variable, is years in operation.
D
The output, or independent variable, is enrollment.

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