Average gas prices
Columbia, SC
Year Gas Price
2002 $0.70
2003 $1.04
2004 $1.15
2005 $1.38
2006 $1.86
2007 $1.70
2008 $2.55
2009 $1.29
2010 $2.22
2011 $2.56
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Which scatter plot accurately represents the average gas prices from 2005 - 2015.
Based on the information provided, it's not possible to create a scatter plot here in this text-based interface. However, I can guide you through what the scatter plot should look like for the years 2005 to 2011, assuming you meant 2011 instead of 2015 since the data is only given up to 2011.
To visualize the data, imagine a scatter plot graph where the x-axis represents the years and the y-axis represents the gas prices.
Here's how the scatter plot points would roughly align on the graph for each of the years you listed:
- For the year 2005, plot a point at (2005, $1.38).
- For 2006, plot a point at (2006, $1.86).
- For 2007, plot a point at (2007, $1.70).
- For 2008, plot a point at (2008, $2.55).
- For 2009, plot a point at (2009, $1.29).
- For 2010, plot a point at (2010, $2.22).
- For 2011, plot a point at (2011, $2.56).
If you connect these points in chronological order (not necessary for a scatter plot but useful for visualizing trends), you will notice that the prices started at $1.38 in 2005, peaked at $2.55 in 2008, took a sharp dip in 2009, and rose again, reaching $2.56 in 2011. The trend indicates fluctuations with a significant increase from 2005 to 2008, a drop in 2009, and another climb from 2010 to 2011.
To have a complete scatter plot for 2005-2015 as per your request, you would need to find or have the data for the years 2012 to 2015.
Remember to label your axes with the appropriate titles and units, for instance:
- X-axis: "Year"
- Y-axis: "Average Gas Price (in dollars)"
This visualization is a very useful tool for analyzing the trends and patterns in gas prices over time.