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

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What do the points on a scatter plot represent?

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The points on a scatter plot represent individual data points, with each point's position determined by the values of the two variables being compared.

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

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A positive correlation is identified when the points on the scatter plot tend to rise from left to right, indicating that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What does a negative correlation look like on a scatter plot?

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A negative correlation is indicated when the points on the scatter plot tend to fall from left to right, showing that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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What does it mean if the points on a scatter plot are widely spread out?

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If the points are widely spread out, it indicates a weak correlation between the two variables, meaning that changes in one variable do not consistently predict changes in the other.

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What is the purpose of a trend line in a scatter plot?

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A trend line is used to summarize the relationship between the variables by showing the general direction of the data points, helping to visualize the correlation.

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What is an outlier in a scatter plot?

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An outlier is a data point that is significantly different from the other points in the scatter plot, which can indicate an anomaly or error in the data.

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How can scatter plots be used in real life?

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Scatter plots can be used in various fields such as science, business, and social studies to analyze relationships between variables, such as height vs. weight or sales vs. advertising spend.

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What is the x-axis in a scatter plot?

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The x-axis is the horizontal axis in a scatter plot, typically representing the independent variable.

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What is the y-axis in a scatter plot?

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The y-axis is the vertical axis in a scatter plot, typically representing the dependent variable.