Making predictions

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What does a strong positive relationship in a scatterplot indicate?

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A strong positive relationship indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases significantly.

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What is the line of best fit in a scatterplot?

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The line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data points in a scatterplot, showing the overall trend of the data.

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How can you determine the temperature if you know the number of customers in a shop?

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You can use the data from a scatterplot or a graph that correlates temperature with the number of customers to make predictions.

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot is a graph that displays values for typically two variables for a set of data, showing how much one variable is affected by another.

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What does it mean if a scatterplot shows a weak relationship?

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A weak relationship means that there is little to no correlation between the two variables, and changes in one variable do not predict changes in the other.

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If the temperature is 60 degrees, how many customers are likely to come to the shop?

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Based on the data, if the temperature is 60 degrees, it is likely that a higher number of customers will come to the shop.

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What is the purpose of making predictions based on data?

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The purpose is to use existing data to forecast future outcomes or trends, helping in decision-making.

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How do you interpret a scatterplot with a negative relationship?

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A negative relationship indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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What is the significance of the slope of the line of best fit?

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The slope indicates the rate of change between the two variables; a steeper slope means a stronger relationship.

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What factors can affect customer turnout in a shop?

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Factors can include temperature, time of day, day of the week, and special promotions.