Scatterplots and association

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot 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 association in a scatterplot indicate?

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A positive association indicates that 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 association in a scatterplot indicate?

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A negative association 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 is a linear relationship in a scatterplot?

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A linear relationship is when the data points in a scatterplot can be approximated by a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is a non-linear relationship in a scatterplot?

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A non-linear relationship is when the data points do not follow a straight line and may curve or cluster in a different pattern.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does it mean if there is no association in a scatterplot?

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No association means that there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; changes in one variable do not affect the other.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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How can you identify a positive linear relationship in a scatterplot?

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A positive linear relationship can be identified by a pattern of points that slope upwards from left to right.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How can you identify a negative linear relationship in a scatterplot?

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A negative linear relationship can be identified by a pattern of points that slope downwards from left to right.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is the purpose of using scatterplots?

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Scatterplots are used to visually represent the relationship between two variables and to identify trends, patterns, or correlations.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What is correlation in the context of scatterplots?

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Correlation refers to the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables, which can be positive, negative, or zero.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5