CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C9.5.1 Draw and Interpret Scatter Diagrams Questions

Practise Core CAIE IGCSE Mathematics by plotting paired data, describing correlation and interpreting outliers and values from scatter diagrams.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Mathematics 0580
Level
Core

Exam points

  • Plot paired data accurately on a scatter diagram using the stated scales and units.
  • Describe the direction and strength of relationships shown by scatter data and use the plot to interpret values.
  • Identify unusual points or outliers and draw cautious context-based inferences from a scatter diagram.

CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C9.5.1 Draw and Interpret Scatter Diagrams Questions question 1

[Maximum number: 2]

As part of a sports competition, 14 athletes run 100 m and complete a swimming race.
The scatter diagram shows the times, in seconds, to run 100 m and the times, in seconds, to complete the swimming race, for 11 of these athletes.

Time to complete the swimming race (s)

Figure for Question CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C9.5.1 Draw and Interpret Scatter Diagrams Questions question 1 — CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core

The table shows the times for the other 3 athletes.

Table for Question CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C9.5.1 Draw and Interpret Scatter Diagrams Questions question 1 — CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core

On the scatter diagram, plot these three points.

All question bank results loaded