Scatterplot Predictions

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What represents the x axis in a scatterplot?

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Hours Worked

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What represents the y axis in a scatterplot?

Back

Amount Earned in Dollars

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How can you estimate the number of male math teachers in 2006 from a scatterplot?

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By locating the point corresponding to 2006 on the x-axis and reading the value on the y-axis.

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What is a line of best fit in a scatterplot?

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A line that best represents the data points, used to make predictions.

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What does a positive correlation in a scatterplot indicate?

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As one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What does a negative correlation in a scatterplot indicate?

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As one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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What does no correlation mean in a scatterplot?

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There is no apparent relationship between the two variables.

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How do you interpret a scatterplot?

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By analyzing the distribution of points to identify trends, correlations, or patterns.

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What is the purpose of using scatterplots?

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To visually represent the relationship between two quantitative variables.

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What is the significance of outliers in a scatterplot?

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Outliers can indicate unusual data points that may affect the overall analysis.