Scatter Plots

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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a graphical representation of two variables where each point represents an observation. It helps to visualize the relationship between the variables.

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What does a positive correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

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A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

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What does a negative correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

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A negative correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

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How can you identify the type of correlation in a scatter plot?

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You can identify the type of correlation by observing the direction of the points: if they trend upwards, it's positive; if they trend downwards, it's negative.

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What is the purpose of a trend line in a scatter plot?

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A trend line is used to summarize the relationship between the variables and can help in making predictions.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows no correlation?

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No correlation means that there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; the points are scattered randomly.

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How can you use a scatter plot to make predictions?

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You can use a scatter plot along with a trend line to estimate the value of one variable based on the value of another.

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What is the significance of outliers in a scatter plot?

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Outliers are points that fall far from the trend line and can significantly affect the correlation and predictions.

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What is the relationship between the age of a car and its value typically represented in a scatter plot?

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Typically, the relationship is negative, indicating that as the age of the car increases, its value decreases.

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What is the relationship between height and weight as indicated by a scatter plot?

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The relationship is usually positive, meaning that taller individuals tend to weigh more.