Question

The scatter plot shows a correlation between the cost of a helmet and the consumer rating.

The line of regression models that correlation.

Enter a number to complete each statement.

Answer 1

1. 65

2. 52

3. 13

Explanation:

For these answers, we can look at the graph:

Question 1:

For the helmet that costs 35 dollars, we look at the x-axis until we find the helmet that aligns with 35.

Then, we look at the y-axis and find the blue dot. The blue dot is the actual consumer rating that was recorded, NOT the red line. The red line is the predicted consumer rating in correlation to the price.

Hence, the consumer rating is 65.

Question 2:

For this, we can look back at the graph and apply the same concept as above. Notice how the 65 plot is 13 points away from the point predicted by the red line.

Therefore, 65 - 13 = 52

Question 3:

Just like the last two questions, we can look at the graph for this. The green line gives us this answer flat out, displaying the distance from the actual rating to the predicted rating.

Hence, the actual consumer rating was 13 above the predicted rating.