Scatterplots
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a scatterplot?
Back
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
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the line of best fit represent in a scatterplot?
Back
The line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatterplot. It shows the general direction of the data points.
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CCSS.8.SP.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you determine if there is a positive correlation in a scatterplot?
Back
A positive correlation is indicated when the line of best fit slopes upwards, meaning as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative correlation in a scatterplot indicate?
Back
A negative correlation is indicated when the line of best fit slopes downwards, meaning as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if there is no correlation in a scatterplot?
Back
No correlation means that there is no apparent relationship between the two variables; the points do not show any clear pattern.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you interpret the slope of the line of best fit?
Back
The slope of the line of best fit indicates the rate of change between the two variables. A steeper slope means a stronger relationship.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using a line of best fit?
Back
The purpose of using a line of best fit is to make predictions about one variable based on the value of another variable.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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