Shopping & Money: Scatter Graphs (Correlation) in Real-World Contexts
Mathematics
Grade 8
17 questions
~34 mins
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A worksheet exploring the application of scatter graphs in shopping and money scenarios, focusing on correlation analysis.
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Shopping & Money: Scatter Graphs (Correlation) in Real-World Contexts
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Grade Grade 8
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Fluency & Practice
Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Plot the points for the following data: number of items bought vs total money spent. Data: (2, $5), (4, $10), (6, $15), (8, $20).
[3 marks]2.
Calculate the approximate correlation if the data points are: (1, $4), (2, $8), (3, $12), (4, $16).
[2 marks]3.
Determine whether the scatter graph of the data: (1, $20), (2, $15), (3, $10), (4, $5) shows a positive or negative correlation.
[2 marks]4.
Estimate the value of y when x=5 for a set of points with a clear linear trend, based on the previous data.
[2 marks]B
Problem Solving & Reasoning
Answer the following multi-step questions with explanations where appropriate.
1.
A shop records the number of customers and the amount of money spent daily. The data shows a positive trend. If on Monday 50 customers spent $250, predict the total spent on a day when 80 customers visit, assuming the trend continues.
[4 marks]2.
Given the scatter graph shows no clear correlation between the amount of money spent and the number of items purchased, explain what this indicates about the data.
[3 marks]3.
A dataset shows that as the amount spent increases, the number of discounts received decreases. What type of correlation does this suggest?
[2 marks]4.
Construct a scatter graph to represent data: (Number of trips, total savings): (1, $5), (2, $10), (3, $15), (4, $20). Describe the pattern you observe.
[4 marks]C
Real-world Applications
Answer all questions based on the shopping and money context. Use the grid for plotting where needed.
1.
Plot the data points for the following: number of items bought vs amount spent: (1, $5), (3, $15), (5, $25), (7, $35). What does the graph suggest about the relationship?
[3 marks]2.
A customer notices a pattern: as their weekly shopping increases in number of items, their total bill also increases. How can a scatter graph help visualize this correlation?
[3 marks]3.
If a scatter graph shows points spread randomly with no pattern, what can you conclude about the relationship between shopping items and money spent?
[2 marks]D
Challenge & Extension
Attempt these higher-level questions. Think critically about the data and patterns.
1.
Design a scatter graph with a negative correlation for a scenario involving discounts and total bill. Explain your reasoning.
[4 marks]2.
Given a set of data points with some outliers, how can outliers affect the perceived correlation on a scatter graph?
[3 marks]E
Mixed Review
Answer these questions to review your understanding of scatter graphs.
1.
Plot points for the data: (10, $50), (20, $100), (30, $150). What kind of correlation is this?
[2 marks]2.
A scatter graph shows a cluster of points with no apparent pattern. What does this indicate?
[2 marks]F
Error Analysis
Identify the common mistake in each scenario and suggest how to correct it.
1.
A student plotted points but forgot to label the axes. Why is this a mistake, and how can it be fixed?
[2 marks]2.
A scatter graph shows a perfect line with outliers far from the trend. What mistake might the student have made?
[2 marks]Quick Actions
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- 1/1/2026
- Updated
- 1/1/2026
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