Scatterplots

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot is a graph that displays two variables as points on a coordinate plane, showing the relationship between them.

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What does a positive correlation in a scatterplot indicate?

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

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What does a negative correlation in a scatterplot indicate?

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

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What does no correlation mean in a scatterplot?

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No correlation means there is no apparent relationship between the two variables; the points do not follow a clear pattern.

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How can you identify a positive correlation in a scatterplot?

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A positive correlation can be identified when the points slope upwards from left to right.

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How can you identify a negative correlation in a scatterplot?

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A negative correlation can be identified when the points slope downwards from left to right.

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What is the purpose of using scatterplots?

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Scatterplots are used to visually represent the relationship between two quantitative variables and to identify trends or patterns.

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What is an example of a situation where a scatterplot might be used?

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A scatterplot might be used to show the relationship between hours studied and test scores.

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What does the x-axis typically represent in a scatterplot?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable.

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What does the y-axis typically represent in a scatterplot?

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The y-axis typically represents the dependent variable.