Scatter Plots & Predictions Warmup

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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 variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional grid.

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What does a trend line represent in a scatter plot?

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A trend line, or line of best fit, represents the general direction or pattern of the data points in a scatter plot.

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How can you use a trend line to make predictions?

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You can use a trend line to estimate the value of one variable based on the value of another variable by finding where the trend line intersects with the desired value.

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What is the purpose of the line of best fit?

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The purpose of the line of best fit is to provide a visual representation of the relationship between two variables and to make predictions based on that relationship.

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What does it mean if a line of best fit does not pass through the middle of the data set?

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It means that the line may not accurately represent the overall trend of the data, potentially leading to less reliable predictions.

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What is the first step in creating a scatter plot?

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The first step is to collect and organize the data points that will be plotted.

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What does it indicate if the data points in a scatter plot are closely clustered around the trend line?

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It indicates a strong correlation between the two variables, suggesting that one variable can reliably predict the other.

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What is a positive correlation in a scatter plot?

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A positive correlation occurs when an increase in one variable corresponds to an increase in the other variable, resulting in an upward trend.

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What is a negative correlation in a scatter plot?

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A negative correlation occurs when an increase in one variable corresponds to a decrease in the other variable, resulting in a downward trend.

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

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It means that there is no discernible relationship between the two variables, and changes in one do not predict changes in the other.