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 of two data sets.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What type of relationship does a scatter plot with a downward trend indicate?

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A negative relationship.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What type of relationship does a scatter plot with an upward trend indicate?

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A positive relationship.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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What does the line of best fit represent in a scatter plot?

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The line of best fit represents the trend of the data points, indicating the general direction of the relationship.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.2

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As the age of a car increases, what happens to its value?

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The value of the car decreases.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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Which scatter plot shows a linear relationship between x and y?

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A scatter plot where the points form a straight line.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows no relationship?

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It means there is no correlation between the two data sets.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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If a scatter plot shows that the more books students read, the higher their English grades, what type of relationship is this?

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A positive relationship.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is the purpose of using scatter plots in data analysis?

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To visually represent the relationship between two variables.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does a scatter plot with points scattered randomly indicate?

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It indicates no correlation between the variables.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B