Scatterplots

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot 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 linear relationship in a scatterplot indicate?

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A linear relationship indicates that as one variable increases or decreases, the other variable tends to do the same in a consistent manner, forming a straight line when graphed.

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What type of scatterplot would you expect when graphing temperature outside (x) and the number of visitors at the beach (y)?

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You would expect a positive correlation scatterplot, where higher temperatures correspond to more visitors.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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How can you predict values using a scatterplot?

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You can predict values by finding the trend line or pattern in the scatterplot and using it to estimate the value of one variable based on the other.

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What does it mean if a scatterplot shows no correlation?

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No correlation means that there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; the data points are scattered randomly.

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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 variables, identify trends, and make predictions.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is the best prediction of the total number of pages in a book with 4 chapters based on a scatterplot?

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118 pages.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If a scatterplot shows that as the number of hours spent playing video games increases, the number of hours spent sleeping decreases, what type of correlation is this?

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This is a negative correlation.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is the best prediction of the number of hours one of Phil's friends spends sleeping when the friend spends 1 hour playing video games?

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9 hours.

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How does temperature affect the speed of sound according to a scatterplot?

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Generally, as the temperature increases, the speed of sound also increases.