Scatter Plot Correlations

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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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What does a positive correlation indicate in a scatter plot?

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A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What does a negative correlation indicate in a scatter plot?

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

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What does no correlation mean in a scatter plot?

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

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What is the x-axis in a scatter plot?

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The x-axis is the horizontal axis that typically represents the independent variable.

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What is the y-axis in a scatter plot?

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The y-axis is the vertical axis that typically represents the dependent variable.

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

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A positive correlation can be identified when the data points slope upwards from left to right.

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

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A negative correlation can be identified when the data points slope downwards from left to right.

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What is an example of a positive correlation?

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An example of a positive correlation is the relationship between study time and test scores; more study time generally leads to higher scores.

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What is an example of a negative correlation?

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An example of a negative correlation is the relationship between the amount of exercise and body weight; more exercise typically leads to lower body weight.

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