StatisticsLow Exam FrequencyAQAEdexcelOCRWJEC

Scatter Graphs

Revise Scatter Graphs in Statistics for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still pick up marks when it appears in mixed-topic papers.

Study this topic

Discovering Relationships in Data

Introduction 2

Key Facts About Scatter Graphs

Key Facts 3

Understanding Correlation

Deep Dive 4

Types of Correlation Examples

Diagram 5

Drawing Lines of Best Fit

Deep Dive 6

Exam Tips for Scatter Graphs

Exam Tips 7

Advanced Applications and Considerations

Deep Dive 8

Knowledge Organiser: Scatter Graphs

Summary

Sample Flashcards

What is correlation?

Correlation describes the relationship between two variables. It shows how one variable changes when the other variable changes, but doesn't necessarily mean one causes the other.

What is no correlation?

No correlation (or zero correlation) occurs when there's no clear relationship between the variables. Points on the scatter graph appear randomly scattered with no obvious pattern.

Exam questions for Scatter Graphs

A scatter graph shows that as temperature increases, ice cream sales also increase. This is an example of:

A. Negative correlation
B. Positive correlation
C. No correlation
D. Causation

1 markfoundation

A scatter graph shows a strong positive correlation between the number of ice creams sold and the number of drowning incidents at a beach. A student says: 'Ice cream causes drowning.' Explain why this conclusion is incorrect.

2 marksstandard

Want more? See all GCSE Mathematics exam questions by paper with full model answers and mark schemes.

exam-style questions

revision flashcards

Ready to revise Scatter Graphs?

Get personalised daily study plans, adaptive quizzes, and spaced repetition flashcards.

Start revising free

Previous topic

Line Graphs

Next topic

Cumulative Frequency