Scatter Plot Association

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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 association in a scatter plot 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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What does a negative association in a scatter plot indicate?

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A negative association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

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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; changes in one do not affect the other.

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What is a linear relationship in a scatter plot?

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A linear relationship is when the data points can be approximated by a straight line, indicating a consistent rate of change.

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What is a non-linear relationship in a scatter plot?

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A non-linear relationship is when the data points do not form a straight line, indicating that the rate of change varies.

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How can you identify a positive correlation in a scatter plot?

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A positive correlation is identified when the data points slope upwards from left to right.

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How can you identify a negative correlation in a scatter plot?

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A negative correlation is identified when the data points slope downwards from left to right.

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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, patterns, or correlations.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does it mean if a scatter plot 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 range.

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