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 negative relationship in a scatterplot indicate?

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A negative relationship 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 a positive relationship in a scatterplot indicate?

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A positive relationship 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 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.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is a nonlinear relationship in a scatterplot?

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A nonlinear relationship is when the data points do not follow a straight line and may curve or cluster in a different pattern.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does 'no correlation' mean in a scatterplot?

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No correlation means there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; the data points are scattered randomly.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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How can you identify a linear relationship in a scatterplot?

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You can identify a linear relationship by observing if the data points form a pattern that resembles a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the purpose of a scatterplot?

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

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does it mean if a scatterplot shows a strong correlation?

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A strong correlation means that the data points are closely clustered around a line, indicating a strong relationship between the two variables.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does it mean if a scatterplot shows a weak correlation?

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A weak correlation means that the data points are more spread out and do not closely follow a line, indicating a weaker relationship between the two variables.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5