Question

version b
making predictions
work

1. the scatter plot shows the total inches of rain and the

number of attendees at softball games for several
different days. based on the scatter plot, which is the best
prediction for the number of attendees at a game when
there was 3 inches of rain?
a. 200 attendees
b. 180 attendees
c. 160 attendees
d. 115 attendees

Explanation:

Step1: Locate 3 inches on the x - axis

Find the position corresponding to 3 inches of rain on the x - axis (horizontal axis) of the scatter - plot.

Step2: Estimate the y - value

Move vertically from the 3 - inch mark on the x - axis to the approximate position among the data points. Observe that it is closest to the 115 - attendee mark on the y - axis (vertical axis).

Answer:

D. 115 attendees