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Scatter Plots and Association

Scatter Plots and Association

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a scatter plot?

Back

A scatter plot is a graphical representation of two variables where each point represents an observation in the dataset, showing the relationship between the variables.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

It means that there is no predictable pattern or correlation between the two variables being plotted.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a positive association in a scatter plot?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a negative association in a scatter plot?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does correlation refer to in the context of scatter plots?

Back

Correlation refers to the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables, which can be positive, negative, or zero.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a linear association in a scatter plot?

Back

A linear association can be identified if the points in the scatter plot roughly form a straight line, indicating a consistent relationship between the variables.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the last digit of a phone number in a scatter plot analysis?

Back

The last digit of a phone number is typically a categorical variable and is unlikely to show any meaningful association with continuous variables like distance driven to work.

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