ScatterPlots

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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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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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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 correlation' mean in a scatter plot?

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

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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 the data points can be closely approximated by a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is a nonlinear association in a scatter plot?

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

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How can you identify a positive linear association in a scatter plot?

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A positive linear association is identified by data points that trend upwards from left to right.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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How can you identify a negative linear association in a scatter plot?

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A negative linear association is identified by data points that trend downwards from left to right.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows no association?

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It means that there is no discernible pattern or relationship between the two variables being plotted.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is the purpose of using scatter plots?

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Scatter plots are used to visually assess the relationship between two variables and to identify trends, correlations, or patterns.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1