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Regression & Correlation — Class 10 IB (2025-26)

About Regression & Correlation — Class 10 IB

Calculate correlation coefficients, fit regression lines, and interpret bivariate data. This topic is part of the IB Class 10 mathematics syllabus (chapter: Unit 14). On this page you can practice 60 questions across three difficulty levels — 20 easy, 20 medium, and 20 hard — each with a visual step-by-step solution, plus a timed 35-question mastery test with a live leaderboard. Worked examples and sample questions from the topic are below.

Regression & Correlation — solved examples for Class 10 IB

Example 1easy

A researcher collects data on the number of hours students spend studying for a test and their corresponding test scores. If a scatter plot of this data shows points generally rising from left to right, what kind of correlation is most likely present?

A)Negative correlation
B)No correlation
C)Positive correlation
D)Non-linear correlation

Step-by-step solution

A scatter plot with points generally rising from left to right indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.
This pattern is characteristic of a positive correlation, where there is a direct relationship between the two variables.
For example, more study hours generally lead to higher test scores.

Answer: Positive correlation

Example 2medium

A researcher created a scatter plot showing the relationship between the number of hours students spent studying for a math test (x) and their scores on the test (y). The plot showed a clear upward trend, with points generally clustered closely around an imaginary line, but with a few points further away from this trend, particularly at the higher end of study hours. Which of the following best describes this relationship?

A)Strong negative linear correlation with outliers
B)Weak positive non-linear correlation with no outliers
C)Strong positive linear correlation with some outliers
D)No correlation with a few influential points

Step-by-step solution

An 'upward trend' indicates a positive correlation.
'Points generally clustered closely around an imaginary line' suggests a strong linear relationship.
'A few points further away from this trend, particularly at the higher end of study hours' indicates the presence of outliers, which are observations distant from the general pattern.
Combining these, the best description is a strong positive linear correlation with some outliers.

Answer: Strong positive linear correlation with some outliers

Example 3hard

If a dataset (x, y) has a Pearson correlation coefficient 'r', what is the correlation coefficient between the transformed variables (ax + b) and (cy + d), where 'a', 'c' are non-zero constants?

A)r
B)-r
C)|r|
D)(ac/|ac|)r

Step-by-step solution

The Pearson correlation coefficient 'r' is invariant to changes in origin (adding constants 'b' and 'd').
It is also invariant to changes in scale, provided the scaling factors 'a' and 'c' are positive. However, if 'a' or 'c' (or both) are negative, the sign of the covariance changes.
The standard deviations (in the denominator of 'r') are always positive. Thus, the sign of 'r' changes if 'a' and 'c' have opposite signs, and remains the same if they have the same sign.
This effect is captured by the term (ac/|ac|), which is 1 if 'a' and 'c' have the same sign, and -1 if they have opposite signs. Therefore, the new correlation coefficient is (ac/|ac|)r.

Answer: (ac/|ac|)r

Practice questions on Regression & Correlation

Q1.easy
Which of the following statements about the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (r) is true?
1. A)The value of r can be greater than +1.
2. B)A value of r = 0 indicates a perfect negative linear relationship.
3. C)The sign of r indicates the direction of the linear relationship.
4. D)The value of r is highly affected by changing the units of measurement for the variables.
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Answer: The sign of r indicates the direction of the linear relationship.
Hint: Recall the range of possible values for 'r' and what its sign implies about the relationship between variables.
Q2.easy
A study found a strong positive correlation between the number of ice cream sales and the number of drowning incidents in a city. Which conclusion is most appropriate?
1. A)Eating ice cream causes people to drown.
2. B)Increased ice cream sales cause an increase in drowning incidents.
3. C)There is a lurking variable, like temperature, that causes both to increase.
4. D)Drowning incidents cause an increase in ice cream sales.
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Answer: There is a lurking variable, like temperature, that causes both to increase.
Hint: Think about whether one variable directly influences the other, or if there might be an external factor affecting both.
Q3.easy
A scatter plot shows a strong positive linear relationship between two variables. If a new data point is added that is far away from the main cluster of points and lies significantly below the general trend, what effect is it most likely to have on the correlation coefficient (r)?
1. A)It will always increase r.
2. B)It will always decrease r.
3. C)It will always make r closer to 0 (weaken the correlation).
4. D)It will always make r closer to 1 (strengthen the correlation).
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Answer: It will always make r closer to 0 (weaken the correlation).
Hint: Consider how an outlier that deviates from the existing trend impacts the 'straightness' of the overall relationship.
Q4.medium
Which of the following statements about Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient (r) is FALSE?
1. A)The value of r always lies between -1 and +1, inclusive.
2. B)A correlation coefficient of r = 0 indicates no linear relationship between the variables.
3. C)If r = 0.9, it means 90% of the variation in the dependent variable is explained by the independent variable.
4. D)A strong correlation (r close to +1 or -1) does not necessarily imply causation.
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Answer: If r = 0.9, it means 90% of the variation in the dependent variable is explained by the independent variable.
Hint: Recall the meaning of the coefficient of determination (R-squared) and how it relates to Pearson's r.
Q5.medium
A study found a strong positive correlation between the number of ice cream cones sold in a city and the number of drowning incidents reported in the city during summer months. Which of the following is the most appropriate conclusion?
1. A)Eating ice cream causes an increase in drowning incidents.
2. B)Drowning incidents cause people to eat more ice cream.
3. C)There is likely a lurking variable, such as warm weather, that causes both to increase.
4. D)The correlation is coincidental and has no underlying explanation.
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Answer: There is likely a lurking variable, such as warm weather, that causes both to increase.
Hint: Remember that correlation does not imply causation. Consider if there's a third factor influencing both variables.
Q6.medium
The linear regression equation relating a student's score on a creativity test (y) to the number of hours they spend on artistic hobbies per week (x) is given by ŷ = 3.5x + 40. Interpret the meaning of the slope in the context of this problem.
1. A)For every additional hour spent on artistic hobbies per week, the creativity test score is predicted to increase by 3.5 points.
2. B)A student who spends 0 hours on artistic hobbies per week is predicted to score 3.5 points on the creativity test.
3. C)The average creativity test score is 40 points.
4. D)The creativity test score is predicted to increase by 40 points for every 3.5 hours spent on artistic hobbies.
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Answer: For every additional hour spent on artistic hobbies per week, the creativity test score is predicted to increase by 3.5 points.
Hint: The slope (coefficient of x) in a regression equation represents the change in the dependent variable for a one-unit change in the independent variable.
Q7.hard
A study found a strong positive correlation (r = 0.92) between the number of hours spent studying for an exam (x) and the score obtained (y). The Least Squares Regression Line (LSRL) is ŷ = 5x + 30. Which of the following statements is the most accurate interpretation, considering potential limitations?
1. A)92% of students will score higher by studying more.
2. B)Approximately 84.6% of the variation in exam scores can be explained by the variation in study hours.
3. C)An increase of 1 hour in studying directly causes a 5-point increase in score.
4. D)Students who study 10 hours will definitively score 80 points.
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Answer: Approximately 84.6% of the variation in exam scores can be explained by the variation in study hours.
Hint: Carefully distinguish between correlation and causation. Remember the precise meaning of the coefficient of determination (r²) and how it quantifies explained variance.
Q8.hard
A scatter plot shows a strong positive linear relationship between two variables, X and Y. A new data point (X_new, Y_new) is added to the dataset. This new point has a very large X-value and a very small Y-value, lying far below the existing trend line. What is the most likely effect of adding this point on the correlation coefficient (r) and the slope of the Least Squares Regression Line (b)?
1. A)r increases, b increases.
2. B)r decreases, b increases.
3. C)r decreases, b decreases.
4. D)r increases, b decreases.
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Answer: r decreases, b decreases.
Hint: Visualize the effect of a point that pulls the regression line downwards, especially if it has high leverage (an extreme x-value) and contradicts the existing trend.
Q9.hard
The equation of the Least Squares Regression Line for a dataset (x, y) is ŷ = 3x - 5. If the mean of x-values (x̄) is 5, what is the mean of y-values (ȳ)?
1. A)10
2. B)15
3. C)20
4. D)25
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Answer: 10
Hint: Recall a fundamental property of the Least Squares Regression Line: it always passes through the mean point of the data.

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