Scatter Plots

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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional axis.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does a positive linear association in a scatter plot indicate?

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

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What does a negative linear association in a scatter plot indicate?

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

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What does no association mean in a scatter plot?

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

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What is a nonlinear association?

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A nonlinear association occurs when the relationship between two variables cannot be accurately represented by a straight line.

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

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A linear relationship can be identified if the data points form a pattern that resembles a straight line.

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What is the purpose of using scatter plots?

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Scatter plots are used to visually represent the relationship between two variables and to identify trends, patterns, or correlations.

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What does the slope of a line in a scatter plot represent?

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The slope of a line in a scatter plot represents the rate of change between the two variables.

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What is the significance of outliers in a scatter plot?

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Outliers are data points that differ significantly from other observations and can affect the overall interpretation of the relationship.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows a cluster of points?

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A cluster of points indicates that there is a concentration of data values in a specific area, suggesting a potential relationship.

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