Scatterplots and Line of Best Fit
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a scatter plot?
Back
A scatter plot is a graph that shows the relationship between two variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional axis.
Tags
CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the line of best fit represent in a scatter plot?
Back
The line of best fit represents the trend of the data points in a scatter plot, indicating the general direction of the relationship between the variables.
Tags
CCSS.8.SP.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is positive correlation in a scatter plot?
Back
Positive correlation occurs when an increase in one variable leads to an increase in another variable, resulting in an upward trend in the scatter plot.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is negative correlation in a scatter plot?
Back
Negative correlation occurs when an increase in one variable leads to a decrease in another variable, resulting in a downward trend in the scatter plot.
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does no correlation mean in a scatter plot?
Back
No correlation means there is no discernible relationship between the two variables, and the data points do not show any clear trend.
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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you determine the line of best fit?
Back
The line of best fit is determined by visually assessing the scatter plot and drawing a line that best represents the trend of the data points.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?
Back
The equation of a line in slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.6
CCSS.8.F.A.3
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