Question

lesson 13: charts and graphs
scatter plots
what is the per pupil expenditure for the state with the
highest average test score?
a. $10,000
b. $7,000
c. $12,000
d. $14,000
check answer
scatter plot titled \average state reading scores of 4th graders vs per pupil spending (2005-2006)\ with x - axis \average reading score\ and y - axis \per pupil expenditure\

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the highest test score

Look at the x - axis (Average Reading Score) of the scatter plot. Find the point with the largest x - value (highest average reading score).

Step2: Find the corresponding y - value

For that point with the highest x - value, look at the y - axis (Per Pupil Expenditure). The y - value (per pupil expenditure) for the point with the highest average reading score (around 230 on the x - axis) is around $12,000.

Answer:

c. $12,000