A graph has time walked (minutes) on the x-axis and distance walked (feet) on the y-axis. Points are grouped closely together and increase slightly.

Question

Which describe the points on the scatterplot?
Check all that apply.

There is a relationship between the time walked and the distance walked.
As the number of minutes walked increases, the number of feet walked increases.
The data points are tightly grouped.
Distance walked is the dependent variable because it is influenced by the amount of time walked.
The scatterplot compares bivariate data.

Answer 1

Based on the description of the scatterplot, the following statements apply:

1. There is a relationship between the time walked and the distance walked.

   • This is true because the points show an increasing trend as time increases, indicating a correlation.

2. As the number of minutes walked increases, the number of feet walked increases.

   • This is also true, as indicated by the upward trend of the data points.

3. The data points are tightly grouped.

   • True, as you mentioned that the points are grouped closely together.

4. Distance walked is the dependent variable because it is influenced by the amount of time walked.

   • This statement is true, as distance (y-axis) depends on time (x-axis).

5. The scatterplot compares bivariate data.

   • This is true since the graph plots two variables (time and distance).

Therefore, all the statements apply to the points on the scatterplot.