Scatterplot Associations

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What is a scatterplot?

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

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does a positive correlation indicate in a scatterplot?

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

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does a negative correlation indicate in a scatterplot?

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

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does 'no correlation' mean in the context of scatterplots?

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No correlation means there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; the data points do not show any trend.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is a linear relationship in a scatterplot?

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A linear relationship is when the data points can be approximated by a straight line, indicating a consistent rate of change between the variables.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is a non-linear relationship in a scatterplot?

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A non-linear relationship is when the data points do not form a straight line, indicating that the rate of change between the variables varies.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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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 data points slope upwards from left to right.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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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 data points slope downwards from left to right.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does it mean if a scatterplot shows a cluster of points?

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A cluster of points indicates that there is a strong relationship between the variables in that specific range.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What is the purpose of using scatterplots?

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Scatterplots are used to visually assess the relationship between two variables and to identify trends, patterns, or outliers.

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