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, showing the relationship between them using dots to represent data points.

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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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What is the purpose of the y-axis in a scatter plot?

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The y-axis represents the dependent variable, which is the variable being measured or affected.

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What is the purpose of the x-axis in a scatter plot?

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The x-axis represents the independent variable, which is the variable that is manipulated or controlled.

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How can you identify a strong correlation in a scatter plot?

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A strong correlation is indicated by data points that are closely clustered around a straight line.

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What does it mean if the data points in a scatter plot are widely spread out?

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Widely spread out data points indicate a weak correlation between the variables.

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What is the significance of the title in a scatter plot?

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The title provides context for the data being represented, indicating what the variables are and what the plot is about.

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How can outliers affect the interpretation of a scatter plot?

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Outliers can skew the perception of the correlation and may lead to misleading conclusions about the relationship between the variables.

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What is the correlation coefficient?

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The correlation coefficient is a numerical measure that quantifies the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables.

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