Data Analysis-Scatter Plot

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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a type of graph that shows the relationship between two variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional grid.

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What does it mean if points on a scatter plot are closely clustered together?

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It indicates a strong correlation between the two variables.

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What does it mean if points on a scatter plot are widely spread out?

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It suggests a weak correlation or no correlation between the two variables.

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What is the x-axis in a scatter plot?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph that represents one of the variables being analyzed.

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What is the y-axis in a scatter plot?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that represents the other variable being analyzed.

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What does a positive correlation look like on a scatter plot?

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

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What does a negative correlation look like on a scatter plot?

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

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

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It means there is no apparent relationship between the two variables, and the points are scattered randomly.

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How can you determine the trend in a scatter plot?

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You can determine the trend by observing the direction in which the points cluster.

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What is frequency in the context of data analysis?

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Frequency refers to how often a particular value or range of values occurs in a dataset.

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