Scatter Plots and Lines of Best Fit
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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 axis.
Tags
CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the line of best fit represent in a scatter plot?
Back
The line of best fit represents the trend of the data points in a scatter plot, showing the overall direction of the relationship between the variables.
Tags
CCSS.8.SP.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a positive correlation?
Back
A positive correlation occurs when an increase in one variable leads to an increase in another variable, resulting in a rising trend in a scatter plot.
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a negative correlation?
Back
A negative correlation occurs when an increase in one variable leads to a decrease in another variable, resulting in a falling trend in a scatter plot.
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'no correlation' mean?
Back
No correlation means there is no discernible relationship between the two variables, and the data points do not show any clear trend.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you determine the line of best fit?
Back
The line of best fit is determined by finding a line that minimizes the distance between itself and all the data points in the scatter plot.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the point-slope form of a linear equation?
Back
The point-slope form of a linear equation is given by y - y1 = m(x - x1), where m is the slope and (x1, y1) is a point on the line.
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