Scatter Plots and Associations

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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 correlation indicate in a scatter plot?

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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 indicate in a scatter plot?

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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 the context of scatter plots?

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No correlation means there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; changes in one do not affect the other.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is a linear association in a scatter plot?

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A linear association means that the data points can be approximated by a straight line, indicating a consistent relationship between the variables.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is a non-linear association in a scatter plot?

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A non-linear association means that the relationship between the variables cannot be accurately represented by a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How can you identify a weak association in a scatter plot?

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A weak association is indicated by data points that are spread out and do not closely follow a clear trend or line.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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How can you identify a strong association in a scatter plot?

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A strong association is indicated by data points that closely follow a clear trend or line, whether positive or negative.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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

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The slope indicates the direction and steepness of the relationship between the two variables; a positive slope indicates a positive association, while a negative slope indicates a negative association.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows a linear and negative association?

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It means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases in a consistent manner that can be represented by a straight line.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B