Scatter Plot Correlations

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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a type of graph that shows the relationship between two numerical variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional grid.

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What does a positive correlation indicate in a scatter plot?

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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 indicate in a scatter plot?

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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 the context of scatter plots?

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No correlation means that there is no apparent relationship between the two variables; changes in one variable do not predict changes in the other.

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What is an outlier in a scatter plot?

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An outlier is a data point that is significantly different from other points in the dataset, often lying far away from the main cluster of points.

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How can you identify a positive correlation in a scatter plot?

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A positive correlation can be identified by a pattern where points slope upwards from left to right.

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How can you identify a negative correlation in a scatter plot?

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A negative correlation can be identified by a pattern where points slope downwards from left to right.

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What is a linear relationship in a scatter plot?

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A linear relationship is when the data points form a straight line, indicating a consistent rate of change between the two variables.

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What is the purpose of a scatter plot?

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The purpose of a scatter plot is to visually represent the relationship between two variables and to identify patterns, trends, or correlations.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot has no clear pattern?

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If a scatter plot has no clear pattern, it suggests that there is no correlation between the variables being analyzed.

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