Scatterplots

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot is a graph that displays values for typically two variables for a set of data. Each point represents an observation in the dataset.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does a positive correlation in a scatterplot 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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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does a negative correlation in a scatterplot indicate?

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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 a scatterplot?

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

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is a weak correlation?

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A weak correlation means that the relationship between the two variables is not strong, and the points on the scatterplot are spread out.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is a strong correlation?

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A strong correlation means that the relationship between the two variables is strong, and the points on the scatterplot are closely clustered.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is a linear association in a scatterplot?

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A linear association means that 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 association in a scatterplot?

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A nonlinear association means that the data points do not follow a straight line and may form a curve.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How can you identify a positive linear association in a scatterplot?

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A positive linear association is identified when the points slope upwards from left to right.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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How can you identify a negative linear association in a scatterplot?

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A negative linear association is identified when the points slope downwards from left to right.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B