Statistics and

Probability
Quarter 4 – Module 16:
Constructing a Scatter Plot
Statistics and Probability – Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 4 – Module 16: Constructing a Scatter Plot
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 Statistics and
Probability
Quarter 4 – Module 16:
Constructing a Scatter Plot
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 What I Need to Know

In the previous module, you were able to differentiate bivariate data from
univariate data as well as identify the variable/s that are present on given
situations. Illustrating the bivariate data and identifying the variables involved are
important especially in dealing with researches and studies that you will later
encounter on different fields. In this ADM module, we will specifically deal with
bivariate data and how presented variables are related as you construct a diagram
called “scatter plot”.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. illustrate a scatter plot; and
2. construct a scatter plot based on the given data.

Are you ready now to study how to construct a scatter plot using your ADM
module? Good luck and may you find it helpful.

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 What I Know

Directions: Choose the best answer to the given questions or statements. Write the
letter of your choice on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following is a graphical representation that shows how each

point collected from bivariate data are scattered on the Cartesian plane?
A. pictograph
B. scatter plot
C. bar graph
D. line graph

2. In constructing a scatter plot, which of the variables should be plotted

horizontally?
A. consistent variable
B. dependent variable
C. independent variable
D. depends on the given

3. Which geometric figure is used to show the relationship of the variables in a

scatter plot?
A. bar
B. comma
C. line
D. points/dots

4. The following are other names for a scatter plot EXCEPT:

A. xy plot
B. line graph
C. scatter grams
D. scatter diagram

5. Joana read an article from the Parenting.Firstcry.com that the height of the
offspring of a couple is inherited from their father. She surveyed the height
of her 10 classmates and their father to construct a scatter plot. Which
variable should be plotted on the x-axis?
A. height of their father
B. height of their mother
C. height of her classmates
D. annot be determined

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6. In constructing a scatter plot, which of the variables should assume the
values of y-coordinate?
A. consistent variable
B. dependent variable
C. independent variable
D. cannot be determined

7. According to Margaret Renkl of Women’s Health, the weight of an individual

is more likely inherited from his/her mother. If data of the weight of
individuals and their mothers are collected and a scatter plot is constructed,
which of the variables will assume the values of the abscissa?
A. no enough data
B. weight of the mother
C. weight of the father
D. weight of the individual

8. Which of the following chart can be used BEST to show the correlation
between two variables?
A. bar graph
B. line graph
C. pictograph
D. scatter plot

9. What do we consider in describing the relationship of the variables in a

scatter plot?
A. shape, trend, and variance
B. mean, mode, and median
C. form, trend, and variation
D. form, direction, and standard deviation

10. The trend of the points in a scatter plot suggests the ______ of the
correlation of the variables.
A. direction
B. shape
C. strength
D. variation

11. The closeness of the points around the line in a scatter plot suggests the
_________ of correlation of the variables.
A. form
B. mean
C. shape
D. variation and strength

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12. If the points on a scatter plot follow a trend of a line, then there is _______
correlation between the variables involved.
A. curvilinear
B. form
C. linear
D. non-linear

13. Luffy finds out that the IQ score of a child is inherited from his/her mother.
What is the independent variable on the situation above?
A. IQ score
B. IQ score of the father
C. IQ score of the child
D. IQ score of the mother

14. Which of the following shows the scatter plot of the data below?

Order of period of the

subject 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Grades 85 84 87 88 90 81 80 85

A. C.

B. D.

15. From number 14, what is the variable that will assume the values of
x-coordinate?
A. average grade
B. grades
C. order of the subject
D. cannot be determined

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Lesson

1 Constructing a Scatter Plot

From your previous knowledge on Mathematics, you learned to plot points in

a Cartesian plane or xy-plane.

Points in Cartesian plane are represented by an ordered pair (x,y). The

x-coordinate can be moved either left or right from 0 or origin. From where it ends,
the y-coordinate units will be moved either upward or downward and then mark
the point where the y-coordinate stopped.

Example: Plot point A with coordinates (2,3)

Step 1: Locate 2 on your x-axis.

Step 2: From 2 on x-axis, move the point upward since y-coordinate is

3.

Step 3: Mark the point where y-coordinate stops. That point is where
the x and y-coordinate met. Name point A.

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 What’s In

Where Am I Now?
Directions: Plot the following points in a Cartesian plane or xy-plane.

1. S (3, 2)
2. C (1, 4)
3. A (- 2, 3)
4. T ( -3,3)
5. E (- 2, -2)
6. R (2, -4)
7. P (2,2)
8. L (3, -1)
9. O (0,3)

Notes to the Teacher

Check the student’s level of readiness for the next topic. If
s/he did not answer most of the items and the guide questions,
you may provide another review activity about plotting of points
in a Cartesian plane.

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 What’s New

Directions: Refer to the Cartesian plane below. Determine the coordinate of the
points to decode the answer to the question given. Then, write the
name of the point to its corresponding coordinates.

Question: I am a graphical representation that shows the relationship of the

variables of bivariate data. What am I?

From the activity, what do you call the graph showing the relationship of the
variables of bivariate data?

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 What Is It

Scatter plot, scatter graph, scatter diagram, or scatter gram is a

graphical representation that shows the relationship or the correlation of two
variables of bivariate data.
Scatter plot shows how points collected from a set of bivariate data are
scattered on a Cartesian plane. It gives a good visual picture of how two variables
are related or associated with one another in terms of form, trend, and variation of
correlation. The form of points in the scatter plot determines the shape of the
correlation of the variables. The trend determines the direction of the points, either
the variables have positive, negative, or no correlation. The variation or strength of
correlation is based on the closeness of the points on a trend line and it determines
whether the variables have no, weak, moderate, strong, or perfect correlation.
In constructing a scatter plot, you should know how to plot points in a
Cartesian plane. The independent variable will assume the values of x or abscissa
while the dependent variable will assume the values of y or ordinate.

Example 1:

The given numbers are the age of a person in years and his/her
corresponding weight.

Age of a 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
person (x)
Weight (y) 40 42 38 35 45 51 48 48 50 47

Since the weight of an individual depends on his/her age, the independent

variable is the age of the person which is plotted horizontally. The dependent
variable is the weight of the person, which is plotted vertically as shown in the
scatter plot below.

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Example 2:

A Math teacher conducted a study regarding the performance of grade 11

students in General Mathematics. Their average grades were taken at different time
or period. The data are given below.

Order of period of the

subject 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Average grades 86 88 84 82 82 81 80 79

From the data given, the independent variable is the order of the subject and
the dependent variable is the average grade. From this, order of the subject will be
plotted on the x-axis and grades will be plotted on the y-axis as illustrated below.

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Example 3:
A researcher asked for the weight of 10 students together with the weight of
their mother (biological) and created a scatter plot as presented below.

Weight of mother 65 69 74 78 59 81 76 80 81 75
Weight of student 52 55 62 63 47 66 63 69 68 65

On the given, the independent variable is the weight of the mother while the
dependent variable is the weight of the student. The scatter plot is presented below.

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What’s More

Activity 1.1: Construct the scatter plot of the following data by plotting the
points.

1. Sakura interviewed 9 of her classmates on their average daily allowance in peso

and their weight in kilogram. The results are given below. Construct a scatter
plot of the given data.

Daily allowance 35 55 60 65 45 55 70 70 77
Weight 40 38 45 43 60 41 63 57 60

2. A gym instructor believes that health should be maintained by anyone

regardless of age. That’s why he recorded the ages of his customers and the
number of minutes they spend in exercising. The data are as follows:

Age 16 18 20 24 26 30 45
Number of
minutes 50 65 70 35 45 60 70

80
70
number of minutes

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 10 20 30 40 50
Age
3. A

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 researcher interviewed 10 students about their height and the height of their
father. The results are as follows:

Height 71 69 67 68 68 66 70 72 65 60
of the father
(x)
Height 71 69 69 65 66 63 68 70 60 58
of the
student (y)

80
70
Height of the student

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74
Height of father

Activity 1.2: Identify the variables (dependent or independent) on the given

situations. Then, construct the scatter plot.

1. Matalino High School is known for students who excel in Math. A researcher
recorded the IQ of the students and their scores on a 50- item Math test as the
focus of his study.

IQ scores 85 87 93 95 87 97 105 110 115 120

Test scores 21 23 30 34 31 35 40 42 45 48

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______________________

50
40
30
20
10
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

______________________________

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2. ABM 11 students believe on the value of thriftiness. That’s why they conducted
a research on selected elementary learners regarding the amount they save from
their daily allowance and their corresponding weight as follows.

Amount saved in
10 8 15 20 5 3 5 25 10 15
peso
Weight in kilogram 38 40 37 36 42 41 39 35 36 37

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42
______________________

41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
________________________

3. The data below are aptitude test scores (x) and scores in a long test in
Mathematics (y) of 15 students.

x 38 35 30 28 25 24 20 18 16 15 12 10 8 7 5
y 25 20 17 15 12 15 18 10 12 10 10 10 7 6 5

30
_________________________

25

20

15

10

0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
_________________________

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Activity 1.3: Based on the scatter plot, determine the data and supply them
on the table below.

1. 50
45
40
35
Scores in Math test

30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
No.of minutes spent in studying

Table:

Number of hours spent

in studying (minutes)
Grades

2. 87
86
85
84
83
Grades

82
81
80
79
78
77
76
0 20 40 60 80 100
Number of minutes spent in playing ML

Table:

Number of
minutes spent
in playing ML

Grades

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3.
40
35
Price of Lumpia 30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0 50 100 150 200
No.of produced Lumpia

Table:

Number of
produced
lumpia

Price of
lumpia

Activity 1.4

Directions: Construct the scatter plot based on the given data. Create the scatter
plot on a separate sheet of graphing paper.

1.
Age of COVID-19
recovered patients 26 28 32 36 40 43 45 22 50 54 34 65
Number of days they
spent in the hospital 8 8 9 10 12 12 10 8 14 16 10 18

2.
Number of glasses
of water drank by
students per day 10 8 12 11 15 7 12 13 9 7 5 12
Number of glasses
of soft drinks
drank by students
per day 2 4 2 1 0 4 2 3 4 5 4 2

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the following statements. Write the answers in your

notebook.

1. Scatter plot is used to show the relationship or _____________ of two

variables.
2. The __________ variable assumes the values of the x-coordinates.
3. The trend of the points in a scatter plot determines the __________ of the
correlation of the variables.
4. The strength of the correlation of the variables is determined by the
_________ of the points on the trend line.
5. The dependent variable assumes the values plotted along the _______ -axis.

What I Can Do

Ask 15 of your classmates regarding their arm span and their height. Make a
scatter plot of the data collected on a separate sheet of paper. Your output will be
graded according to the rubrics below:
Neatness of the Output 10 points
Accuracy of the Scatter Plot 25 points
Presentation of Data 15 points
Total: 50 points

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 Assessment

Directions: Choose the best answer to the given questions or statements. Write the
letter of your choice on a separate sheet of paper.
1. It is a graphical representation that shows the correlation of two variables using
points or dots.
A. bar graph
B. line graph
C. pictograph
D. scatter plot

2. The direction of the points on a scatter plot determines the ______ of the
correlation of the variables.
A. form
B. strength
C. trend
D. variation

3. Complete the statement:

The _______ variable is for the x-axis while the ________ variable is for the y-axis.

A. consistent, inconsistent
B. independent, dependent
C. inconsistent, consistent
D. dependent, independent

4. Which of the following tables corresponds to the scatter plot below?

92
90
88
86
84
82
80
78
76
74
0 2 4 6 8 10 12

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 A. x 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
y 82 78 81 80 79 85 90 76 75

B. x 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
y 80 78 81 82 79 83 80 76 75

C.
x 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
y 80 78 81 80 79 85 90 76 80

D.
x 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
y 84 78 81 80 79 85 90 76 82

5. Which of the following shows the scatter plot of the data below?

Order of period of the

subject 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Grades 85 84 87 88 90 81 80 85

A. C.

B. D.

6. In constructing a scatter plot, which of the variables should assume the values
of x-coordinate?
A. consistent variable
B. dependent variable
C. independent variable
D. cannot be determined

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7. The direction of the points around the line in a scatter plot suggests the
_________ correlation of the variables.
A. form
B. shape
C. trend
D. variation/strength

8. According to a study, the height of an individual is more likely inherited from

his/her father. If data on the height of individuals and their fathers are collected
to construct a scatter plot, which of the variables will assume the plot as y-
coordinate?
A. height of the father
B. height of the individual
C. height of the mother
D. cannot be determined

9. The form of the points in a scatter plot suggests the ______ of the correlation of
the variables whether linear or non-linear.
A. direction
B. shape
C. strength
D. variation

10. The relationship of the variables in a scatter plot is described in terms of its
______________.
A. shape, trend, and variance
B. mean, mode, and median
C. form, trend, and variation
D. form, direction, and standard deviation

11. Nami studied the results of the IQ test scores of children and the recorded IQ
scores of their parents. She noticed that the IQ of a child is more likely related
to the mother than that of the father. If a scatter plot will be constructed, what
is the independent variable on the situation above?
A. IQ score
B. IQ score of the father
C. IQ score of the child
D. IQ score of the mother

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12. Which scatter plot is appropriate for the given data below?

x 14 13 17 16 13 15 16
y 160 154 164 162 158 165 170

A.

B.

C.

D.

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13. Which of the tables contain the correct data based on the scatter plot below?

A.
x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
y 92 90 87 90 92 91 88

B.
x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
y 90 92 85 88 90 90 88

C.
x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
y 90 92 87 88 91 90 88

D.
x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
y 92 90 88 87 91 90 88

14. Choose the data that best complete the table based on the scatter plot below.

x 30 40 50 50 60 60 80
y

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 A.
y 90 92 88 90 87 90 88

B.
y 92 90 88 91 90 90 87

C.
y 91 92 90 88 92 90 88

D.
y 89 92 90 88 91 92 88

15. Mary Joy read from an article that the height of the offspring of a couple is
inherited from the father. She surveyed the height of her 10 classmates and
their fathers to construct a scatter plot. Which variable should be plotted on the
x-axis?
A. height of her classmates
B. height of their mothers
C. height of their fathers
D. cannot be determined

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 Additional Activities

Form a group consisting of three (3) members. Conduct a survey involving

two variables with at least 15 respondents. Put the data in a table identifying the
independent and dependent variables, then construct a scatter plot. As part of your
advance study, determine the shape, trend, and variation of the variables involved.
Your output will be presented to the class and will be graded using the rubrics
below:

Organization of Data 10 points

Accuracy of the Scatter Plot 15 points

Presentation of the Output 15 points

Cooperation Among the Members 10 points
Total 50 points

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What’s More What’s New
Activity 1.1 WHAT AM I?
1. The word to be formed is
“SCATTERPLOT”
What’s In
2.
What I Know
1. B
2. C
3.
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. C
10.A
11.D
12.C
13.D
14.A
15.C
Answer Key
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Activity 1.2
1.
2.
3.
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Activity 1.3
1.
No. of
minutes 20 30 45 60 75 90 120
Grades 30 25 35 40 40 45 45
2.
No. of
minutes Grades
20 86
25 84
30 85
35 83
40 80
50 85
60 81
65 82
70 78
75 80
80 81
85 77
90 79
3.
No. of Price of
lumpia lumpia
80 35
90 30
100 20
110 25
115 20
120 25
130 25
140 20
150 15
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Assessment
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. C
11. D
12. B
13. C
14. A
15. C
Activity 1.4
1.
Additional Activity
2.
Students’ answer may vary.
What I have learned
1. correlation
2. independent
3. direction
4. variation
5. y-axis
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