CIE iGCSE Maths E9.5 Scatter diagrams Exam Style Practice Questions- Paper 2
Six students revise for a test.
The scatter diagram shows the time, in hours, each student spent revising and their mark in the test.![]()
(a) The data for two more students is shown in the table.![]()
Plot these two points on the scatter diagram.
(b) What type of correlation is shown on the scatter diagram?
(c) Draw a line of best fit on the scatter diagram.
(d) Another student spent 5.5 hours revising.
Estimate a mark for this student.
▶️ Answer/Explanation
(a) Ans: Points plotted at (4.5, 33) and (6.5, 35)
Locate 4.5 on the x-axis and 33 on the y-axis, then mark the point. Repeat for (6.5, 35).
(b) Ans: Positive
As revision time increases, marks also increase, indicating a positive correlation.
(c) Ans: Correct ruled line
Draw a straight line that best fits the data points, balancing above and below.
(d) Ans: 33.5 to 37.5
From the line of best fit at x=5.5, the estimated mark lies between 33.5 and 37.5.
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What type of correlation does the scatter diagram show?
▶️ Answer/Explanation
Ans: Negative
The scatter diagram shows a downward trend from left to right.
As the x-values increase, the y-values generally decrease.
This inverse relationship indicates negative correlation.
The points cluster around an imaginary line sloping downward.
