Scatter Plot Correlations and Line of Best Fit

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a scatter plot?
Back
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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CCSS.8.SP.A.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a line of best fit represent in a scatter plot?
Back
A line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data points in a scatter plot, indicating the overall trend of the data.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you determine if a line of best fit is appropriate for a scatter plot?
Back
A line of best fit is appropriate if the data points show a clear trend or pattern. If the points are scattered randomly, a line of best fit may not be suitable.
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CCSS.8.SP.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a positive correlation in a scatter plot indicate?
Back
A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative correlation in a scatter plot indicate?
Back
A negative correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if there is no correlation in a scatter plot?
Back
No correlation means there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; the data points are scattered without any trend.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the line of best fit?
Back
The purpose of the line of best fit is to summarize the relationship between the variables and make predictions based on the trend.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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