Scatter Plots & Associations

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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a graphical representation of two variables, showing the relationship between them using points on a Cartesian plane.

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What does it mean for a scatter plot to have a strong association?

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A strong association in a scatter plot means that the points are closely clustered together, indicating a clear relationship between the two variables.

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What is a positive association in a scatter plot?

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A positive association occurs when an increase in one variable corresponds to an increase in the other variable, resulting in an upward trend in the scatter plot.

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What is a negative association in a scatter plot?

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A negative association occurs when an increase in one variable corresponds to a decrease in the other variable, resulting in a downward trend in the scatter plot.

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What does it mean for a scatter plot to be linear?

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A linear scatter plot indicates that the relationship between the two variables can be represented by a straight line.

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How can you determine the strength of an association in a scatter plot?

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The strength of an association can be determined by how closely the points cluster around a line or curve; the closer the points are to the line, the stronger the association.

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What type of data is typically represented in a scatter plot?

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Scatter plots are typically used to represent quantitative data for two variables.

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What is the purpose of using scatter plots in data analysis?

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Scatter plots are used to visually assess the relationship between two variables, identify trends, and detect outliers.

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What is the significance of outliers in a scatter plot?

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Outliers are data points that fall far from the general pattern of the data; they can indicate variability in the data or errors in measurement.

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What is the relationship between age and the number of syllables in a name likely to be?

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The relationship is not typically strong; however, it can be analyzed using a scatter plot to see if any trends exist.