Scatter Plots

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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 correlation indicate in a scatter plot?

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A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What does a negative correlation indicate in a scatter plot?

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A negative correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does no correlation mean in a scatter plot?

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No correlation means there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; changes in one do not affect the other.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is a linear association in a scatter plot?

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A linear association means the data points can be approximated by a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is a nonlinear association in a scatter plot?

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A nonlinear association means the relationship between the variables cannot be represented by a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

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A positive association is identified when the data points trend upwards from left to right.

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

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A negative association is identified when the data points trend downwards from left to right.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is the significance of outliers in a scatter plot?

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Outliers are data points that differ significantly from other observations and can affect the overall correlation.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does the slope of a line in a scatter plot represent?

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The slope represents the rate of change between the two variables; a steeper slope indicates a stronger relationship.

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