Scatter Plots

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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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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does a positive association in a scatter plot indicate?

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

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What does a negative association in a scatter plot indicate?

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

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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 can be approximated by a straight line, indicating a constant rate of change.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is a nonlinear relationship in a scatter plot?

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A nonlinear relationship is when the data points do not form a straight line, indicating that the rate of change varies.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How can you determine if a scatter plot shows no association?

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A scatter plot shows no association when the data points are randomly scattered without any discernible pattern.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does it mean if a scatter plot has 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 variables.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot has 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 weak relationship between the variables.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is the purpose of using scatter plots in data analysis?

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Scatter plots are used to visually assess the relationship between two variables, helping to identify trends, correlations, and potential outliers.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What is the significance of the slope in a linear scatter plot?

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The slope indicates the rate of change between the two variables; a positive slope means an increase, while a negative slope means a decrease.

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