Scatter Plots

Front

What is a scatter plot?

Back

A graph that shows the relationship of two data sets.

Front

What does a trend line in a scatter plot indicate?

Back

It indicates the general direction or pattern of the data points.

Front

What is the purpose of a line of best fit in a scatter plot?

Back

To summarize the relationship between the two variables and make predictions.

Front

What does a positive correlation in a scatter plot mean?

Back

As one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

Front

What does a negative correlation in a scatter plot mean?

Back

As one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

Front

What is the slope of a line in a scatter plot?

Back

The slope indicates the rate of change between the two variables.

Front

How can you determine the strength of a correlation in a scatter plot?

Back

By observing how closely the data points cluster around the line of best fit.

Front

What does it mean if there is no correlation in a scatter plot?

Back

There is no predictable relationship between the two variables.

Front

What is an example of a situation that could be represented by a scatter plot?

Back

The relationship between hours studied and test scores.

Front

What is the x-axis typically used for in a scatter plot?

Back

To represent the independent variable.