Scatterplot Correlation

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot 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 indicate in a scatterplot?

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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 indicate in a scatterplot?

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

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What does no correlation mean in the context of a scatterplot?

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No correlation means that there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; changes in one variable do not predict changes in the other.

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How can you identify a positive correlation in a scatterplot?

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A positive correlation can be identified by a pattern where points slope upwards from left to right.

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How can you identify a negative correlation in a scatterplot?

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A negative correlation can be identified by a pattern where points slope downwards from left to right.

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What is the purpose of using scatterplots in data analysis?

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Scatterplots are used to visually assess the relationship between two quantitative variables, helping to identify trends, correlations, and outliers.

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What is the correlation coefficient?

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The correlation coefficient is a numerical measure of the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables, ranging from -1 to 1.

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What does a correlation coefficient of 0 indicate?

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A correlation coefficient of 0 indicates no linear relationship between the two variables.

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What is the difference between correlation and causation?

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Correlation indicates a relationship between two variables, while causation implies that one variable directly affects the other.