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 grid.

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What does a positive correlation in a scatter plot 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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What does a negative correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

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

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What does no correlation mean in a scatter plot?

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No correlation means there is no predictable relationship between the two variables; the data points do not show any pattern.

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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 consistent rate of change.

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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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How can you identify a linear relationship in a scatter plot?

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You can identify a linear relationship by observing if the points cluster around a straight line.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot has no association?

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It means that the data points do not show any predictable pattern or relationship.

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What is the purpose of using scatter plots?

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Scatter plots are used to visually represent the relationship between two variables and to identify trends or correlations.

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What is the x-axis in a scatter plot?

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The x-axis is the horizontal axis that typically represents the independent variable.