Math Problem Statement
Mr. Taylor wanted to study the effect of being absent on student test scores in math class. Mr. Taylor plots the data he collected from his second period class on the graph below.
The scatter plot shows test score percent on the y-axis and days absent on the x-axis. The line of best fit passes through the points (0, 60), (5, 70), (10, 80)
The line of best fit is shown on the graph. Determine if the statements below are true or false. Drag and drop either True or False into the box next to each statement.
Statements True or False The line of best fit provides a good estimate of a student's test scores based on the attendance of all students in Mr. Taylor's math classes. The y-intercept is at approximately (0, 91). Point C is an outlier because it is far away from the other data points.
Solution
Let's analyze each statement:
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The line of best fit provides a good estimate of a student's test scores based on the attendance of all students in Mr. Taylor's math classes.
- The line of best fit is based on the data from the second period class only. While it provides an estimate for test scores based on days absent for this specific group, we cannot assume that it applies to all students in Mr. Taylor's math classes without knowing if other classes follow the same trend.
- Answer: False
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The y-intercept is at approximately (0, 91).
- According to the line of best fit described, it passes through (0, 60), so the y-intercept is clearly 60, not 91.
- Answer: False
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Point C is an outlier because it is far away from the other data points.
- If Point C is significantly distant from the general trend or clustering of the other points, then it qualifies as an outlier. However, this depends on the visual context of the graph. Based on the general scenario, if the point is indeed far off, this would be true. If not, it's false. Confirm visually if Point C meets this criterion.
- Answer: (True/False depending on graph)
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Follow-up Questions:
- How is the y-intercept determined from a line of best fit?
- What makes a point qualify as an outlier in a scatter plot?
- How could we validate whether the line of best fit works for other classes?
- What is the formula for the line of best fit based on the provided points?
- How do changes in attendance (x-axis) directly affect test scores (y-axis)?
Tip:
When determining outliers, compare the distance of the point from the line of best fit relative to the overall data spread.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Scatter plots
Lines of best fit
Correlation and trends
Outliers in data
Formulas
Slope of a line (m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1))
Equation of a line (y = mx + b)
Theorems
Linear relationship analysis
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10