6.2 - Scatter Plots and Trend Lines

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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 type of association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases?

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Positive association.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What type of association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases?

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Negative association.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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

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There is no discernible relationship between the two variables.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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

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The points 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 association 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 a trend line?

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A line that shows the general direction of a data set in a scatter plot.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.2

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What does a trend line indicate in a scatter plot?

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It indicates the overall pattern or direction of the data.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.2

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If a scatter plot shows a cluster of points with no clear trend, what type of association is present?

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No association.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is the purpose of using scatter plots in data analysis?

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To visually represent the relationship between two quantitative variables.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1