ScatterPlots

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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 linear relationship in a scatter plot indicate?

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A linear relationship indicates that as one variable increases or decreases, the other variable tends to do the same in a consistent manner.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is a positive association in a scatter plot?

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A positive association means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is a negative association in a scatter plot?

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A negative association means 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 association' mean in a scatter plot?

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'No association' means that 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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How can you identify a linear relationship in a scatter plot?

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A linear relationship can be identified if the data points form a straight line or a pattern that closely resembles a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is a nonlinear association?

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A nonlinear association occurs when the relationship between the variables cannot be accurately represented by a straight line.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is the purpose of using scatter plots?

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Scatter plots are used to visually represent the relationship between two variables and to identify trends, patterns, or correlations.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does the term 'outlier' refer to in a scatter plot?

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An outlier is a data point that lies significantly outside the range of the other data points, potentially indicating an anomaly.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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How do you interpret the slope of a line in a scatter plot?

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The slope indicates the direction and steepness of the relationship; a positive slope indicates a positive association, while a negative slope indicates a negative association.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5