Scatterplots and association

Scatterplots and association

Assessment

Flashcard

Mathematics

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
HSS.ID.B.5, 8.SP.A.1, HSF-LE.A.1B

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a scatterplot?

Back

A scatterplot is a graph that displays values for typically two variables for a set of data. Each point represents an observation in the dataset.

Tags

CCSS.8.SP.A.1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a positive association in a scatterplot indicate?

Back

A positive association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a negative association in a scatterplot indicate?

Back

A negative association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does no association mean in a scatterplot?

Back

No association means that there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; changes in one do not affect the other.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a positive linear association in a scatterplot?

Back

A positive linear association can be identified by a pattern of points that slopes upwards from left to right.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a negative linear association in a scatterplot?

Back

A negative linear association can be identified by a pattern of points that slopes downwards from left to right.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

A trend line helps to visualize the overall direction of the data points and can indicate the type of association.

Tags

CCSS.8.SP.A.2

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