Identify clusters and outliers — Guided Practice — page 1
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Identify clusters and outliers — Guided Practice — page 2
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Worksheet directions

Grade 8 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

  1. Inspect the scatter plot. Is there a possible outlier or cluster? Cite the point that supports your claim. Use Set B values. Answer: ___
  2. Inspect the scatter plot. Is there a possible outlier or cluster? Cite the point that supports your claim. Use Set C values. Answer: ___
  3. Inspect the scatter plot. Is there a possible outlier or cluster? Cite the point that supports your claim. Use Set D values. Answer: ___
  4. Inspect the scatter plot. Is there a possible outlier or cluster? Cite the point that supports your claim. Use Set F values. Answer: ___
  5. Inspect the scatter plot. Is there a possible outlier or cluster? Cite the point that supports your claim. Use Set G values. Answer: ___
  6. Inspect the scatter plot. Is there a possible outlier or cluster? Cite the point that supports your claim. Answer: ___

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 8.SP.A.1–4. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

  • 8.SP.A.1 — Construct and interpret scatter plots
  • 8.SP.A.2 — Fit a straight line to scatter plot data
  • 8.SP.A.4 — Patterns of association in categorical data

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