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 correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

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

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What does a negative correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

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A negative correlation indicates that 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 association' mean in the context of scatter plots?

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'No association' means that there is no discernible relationship between the two variables being plotted.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is a linear association in a scatter plot?

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A linear association means that the data points can be approximated by a straight line.

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What is a nonlinear association in a scatter plot?

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A nonlinear association means that the relationship between the variables cannot be accurately represented by a straight line.

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How can you identify a scatter plot with no association?

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A scatter plot with no association will show data points that are randomly scattered without any clear pattern.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows a steep slope?

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A steep slope in a scatter plot indicates a strong relationship between the two variables, whether positive or negative.

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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, correlations, or patterns.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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How can you determine the age of a tree from a scatter plot?

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You can determine the age of a tree by locating its height on the y-axis and finding the corresponding age on the x-axis.

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