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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What does it mean if a scatter plot has no correlation?

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It means that the ordered pairs have no predictable pattern.

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What is a positive association in a scatter plot?

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A positive association occurs when, as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What is a negative association in a scatter plot?

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A negative association occurs when, as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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What does the term 'correlation coefficient' refer to?

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The correlation coefficient is a numerical measure of the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables.

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What is a positive correlation?

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A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to increase as well.

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What is a negative correlation?

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

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What does 'causation' mean in the context of scatter plots?

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Causation means that one variable directly affects the other variable.

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

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A positive correlation is identified by a pattern where points slope upwards from left to right.

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

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A negative correlation is identified by a pattern where points slope downwards from left to right.