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 association in a scatter plot indicate?

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A positive association 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 association in a scatter plot indicate?

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

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What does 'no association' mean in the context of a scatter plot?

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

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

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A negative relationship can be identified when the data points slope downwards from left to right.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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

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A positive relationship can be identified when the data points slope upwards from left to right.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is an example of variables that would likely show a positive association?

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The number of notebooks bought and the total cost.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is an example of variables that would likely show a negative association?

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The number of miles driven and the amount of gas remaining in the tank.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What type of variables are typically represented in a scatter plot?

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Quantitative variables, which can be measured and expressed numerically.

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What is the purpose of using a scatter plot?

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To visually represent the relationship between two variables and to identify patterns or trends.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1