Scatterplots and Lines of Best Fit

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot is a graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional plane.

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What does a line of best fit represent in a scatterplot?

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A line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data points in a scatterplot, indicating the overall trend of the data.

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How do you identify a positive association in a scatterplot?

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A positive association is identified when, as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase, resulting in an upward trend.

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What is an outlier in a scatterplot?

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An outlier is a data point that significantly differs from the other points in the dataset, often appearing far away from the trend.

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How can you predict values using a scatterplot?

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You can predict values by using the line of best fit to estimate the value of one variable based on the value of another.

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What does a negative association look like in a scatterplot?

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A negative association is observed when, as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease, resulting in a downward trend.

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What is the purpose of a trend line in a scatterplot?

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The purpose of a trend line is to summarize the relationship between the variables and to make predictions about future data points.

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How do you determine if there is a line of best fit for a scatterplot?

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You determine if there is a line of best fit by assessing whether the data points show a clear trend that can be approximated by a straight line.

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What is the significance of the slope of the line of best fit?

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

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What does it mean if a scatterplot has no association?

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If a scatterplot has no association, the data points are scattered randomly, showing no discernible pattern or trend.