Question

Mr. Taylor wanted to study the effect of being absent on student test scores in math class. Mr. Taylor plotted the data he collected from his second period class on the graph below. Choose all that statements below that describe this scatterplot.



A scatter plot is shown with 30 data points showing a strong negative relationship. The x-values of the data points extend from 0 to 9, and the y-values of the data points extend from 100 to 0.



Based on the data in the scatterplot, What is the expected score of a student who is absent more than 5 days?

A.
If a student is absent more than 5 days, they are very likely to receive a 90% or higher.

B.
If a student is absent more than 5 days, they are more likely to receive a grade below 70%

C.
If a student is absent more than 5 days, they are guaranteed to score below a 50%.

D.
If a student is absent more than 5 days, they are very likely to score above a 70%.

Answer 1

B

Explanation: The scatterplot shows a strong negative relationship (more absences → lower scores). For students absent more than 5 days the points tend to be low (below about 70%), so B is supported. A and D contradict the negative trend, and C is too strong (no guarantee of <50%).