Scatterplots

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot is a graphical representation of two variables, showing the relationship between them using points on a Cartesian plane.

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What does a trend line in a scatterplot represent?

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A trend line is a straight or curved line that best represents the data points in a scatterplot, indicating the general direction of the relationship between the variables.

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What is a linear relationship in a scatterplot?

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A linear relationship is when the data points in a scatterplot can be approximated by a straight line, indicating a constant rate of change between the variables.

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What is a non-linear relationship in a scatterplot?

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A non-linear relationship occurs when the data points do not form a straight line, indicating that the rate of change between the variables varies.

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How can you identify a strong association in a scatterplot?

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A strong association is indicated by data points that are closely clustered around a trend line, showing a clear relationship between the variables.

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What does it mean if a scatterplot has a weak association?

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A weak association is indicated by data points that are widely scattered and do not closely follow a trend line, suggesting little to no relationship between the variables.

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What is the purpose of using scatterplots in data analysis?

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Scatterplots are used to visually assess the relationship between two quantitative variables, helping to identify trends, correlations, and potential outliers.

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What is correlation in the context of scatterplots?

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Correlation refers to the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables, which can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What does a positive correlation look like in a scatterplot?

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A positive correlation is represented by data points that rise from left to right, indicating that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What does a negative correlation look like in a scatterplot?

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A negative correlation is represented by data points that fall from left to right, indicating that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.