Analyzing Winter Hat Sales Using a Scatter Plot

Bundle up for a data adventure with Analyzing Winter Hat Sales Using a Scatter Plot! In this real-world math activity, you’ll use data and graphs to explore how weather and temperature affect hat sales. You’ll collect and analyze data to uncover trends, make predictions, and see how numbers tell a story about wintertime shopping!

You’ll start with a data table showing average temperatures (x-axis) and the number of winter hats sold (y-axis). Each pair of values represents one data point — one day or week of sales. You’ll plot these points on a scatter plot, creating a visual picture of how hat sales change as the weather gets colder.

Once your scatter plot is complete, you’ll look for patterns and trends. Does the graph show a negative correlation (as temperature decreases, sales increase)? Are there any outliers — maybe an unexpectedly warm day with low sales or a snowstorm that boosted them? You’ll interpret what your data means and explain what the trend tells you about people’s buying habits.