Scatter Plot trends, positive, negative or no trend

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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 trend in a scatter plot indicate?

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

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What does a negative trend in a scatter plot indicate?

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

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What does 'no trend' mean in the context of a scatter plot?

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'No trend' means that there is no discernible pattern or relationship between the two variables represented in the scatter plot.

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How can you visually identify a positive trend in a scatter plot?

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A positive trend can be identified by points that slope upwards from left to right.

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How can you visually identify a negative trend in a scatter plot?

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A negative trend can be identified by points that slope downwards from left to right.

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What is the significance of outliers in a scatter plot?

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Outliers are points that fall far away from the general trend of the data. They can indicate variability in the data or errors in measurement.

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What is the purpose of analyzing trends in scatter plots?

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Analyzing trends helps to understand the relationship between variables, make predictions, and identify patterns in data.

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What is correlation in the context of scatter plots?

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

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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.