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Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasyInterpreting a point on a scatterplot

Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question

A scatterplot shows, for each pupil in a class, the number of books read in a term (x-axis) and the pupil's reading test score (y-axis). One point is at (3, 8). What does this point represent?

  1. A. A pupil who read 3 books and scored 8Correct
  2. B. A pupil who read 8 books and scored 3
  3. C. Three pupils who each scored 8
  4. D. The average of all the pupils

Answer: A. A pupil who read 3 books and scored 8

x is books, y is score: 3 books, score 8.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. A pupil who read 8 books and scored 3
The coordinates are swapped.
C. Three pupils who each scored 8
Each point is one pupil.
D. The average of all the pupils
A single point is one pupil, not an average.

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