scatterplots

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot is a type of graph that displays values for typically two variables for a set of data. Each point represents an observation in the dataset.

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What does a positive correlation indicate in a scatterplot?

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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 indicate in a scatterplot?

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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 no correlation mean in a scatterplot?

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No correlation means there is no apparent relationship between the two variables; changes in one variable do not predict changes in the other.

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What is the purpose of using scatterplots?

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Scatterplots are used to visually assess the relationship between two quantitative variables.

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How can you identify a positive correlation in a scatterplot?

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A positive correlation is identified by points that slope upwards from left to right.

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How can you identify a negative correlation in a scatterplot?

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A negative correlation is identified by points that slope downwards from left to right.

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What does it mean if a scatterplot shows a cluster of points?

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A cluster of points indicates that there is a strong relationship between the two variables in that region.

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What is the significance of outliers in a scatterplot?

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Outliers are points that fall far away from the general pattern of the data and can significantly affect the correlation.

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What is the difference between correlation and causation?

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Correlation indicates a relationship between two variables, while causation indicates that one variable directly affects the other.