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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional axis.

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What does a 'Line of Best Fit' represent in a scatter plot?

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A 'Line of Best Fit' is a straight line that best represents the data points in a scatter plot, indicating the trend of the data.

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What are the types of correlation in scatter plots?

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The types of correlation are positive correlation, negative correlation, and no correlation.

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What does a positive correlation 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 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 association' mean in the context of scatter plots?

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'No association' means there is no discernible relationship between the two variables being plotted.

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How can you estimate a value using a scatter plot?

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You can estimate a value by locating the corresponding point on the scatter plot or by using the trend line to predict the value.

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What is the purpose of a trend line in a scatter plot?

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A trend line helps to visualize the general direction of the data points and can be used for making predictions.

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If a scatter plot shows a downward trend, what type of correlation does it have?

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A downward trend in a scatter plot indicates a negative correlation.

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What is the significance of outliers in a scatter plot?

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Outliers are data points that differ significantly from other observations and can affect the overall trend and correlation.