Scatter Plots Association

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What is a scatter plot?

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A graph that shows the relationship of two data sets.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does a positive relationship in a scatter plot indicate?

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As one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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What does a negative relationship in a scatter plot indicate?

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As one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is a linear relationship in a scatter plot?

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A relationship where the data points form a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

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There is no apparent relationship between the two variables.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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

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The points trend upwards from left to right.

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

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The points trend downwards from left to right.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is the purpose of a scatter plot?

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To visually represent the relationship between two quantitative variables.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does it mean if a scatter plot is tightly clustered?

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The variables have a strong correlation.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot is widely spread out?

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The variables have a weak correlation.