Question

This scatter plot shows the number of baskets made and the number of baskets attempted. Based on the information in the scatter plot, what is the best prediction for the number of baskets made in 60 attempts? 30 baskets 40 baskets 50 baskets 60 baskets Baskets Made and Baskets Attempted Scatterplots. The y axis is titled baskets made and is numbered from 0 to 80 in increments of 10. the x axis is titled baskets attempted and is numbered from 0 to 100 in increments of 20. There are 12 points plotted. The coordinates of the points are approximated. 2 comma 1. 12 comma 8. 22 comma 14. 25 comma 18.30 comma 20. 34 comma 24. 38 comma 29. 44 comma 28. 58 comma 33. 64 comma 45. 78 comma 42. 84 comma 58.

Answer 1

To determine the best prediction for the number of baskets made in 60 attempts, examine the point on the scatter plot closest to (60, number of baskets made).

From the given data, the nearest point is approximately (58, 33).

Therefore, the best prediction for the number of baskets made in 60 attempts is 33 baskets.