Scatter plots and Trend lines

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What is a scatter plot?

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A graph that shows the relationship of two data sets.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does a trend line represent in a scatter plot?

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A trend line represents the general direction or pattern of the data points in a scatter plot.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.2

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How can you use a trend line to make predictions?

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You can extend the trend line to estimate values for data points not directly represented in the scatter plot.

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What is the purpose of the line of best fit?

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To make predictions based on the data represented in the scatter plot.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a positive correlation indicate in a scatter plot?

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As one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does a negative correlation indicate in a scatter plot?

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As one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does no correlation mean in a scatter plot?

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There is no apparent relationship between the two variables.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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How do you determine the type of correlation from a scatter plot?

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By observing the direction of the trend of the data points.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is the first step in creating a scatter plot?

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Collect and organize the data into two variables.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

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What is the significance of outliers in a scatter plot?

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Outliers can skew the results and affect the accuracy of the trend line.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1