Scatterplot Review

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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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What does a positive correlation indicate in a scatterplot?

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A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What does a negative correlation indicate in a scatterplot?

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A negative correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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What does no correlation mean in a scatterplot?

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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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How can you identify a positive correlation in a scatterplot?

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

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How can you identify a negative correlation in a scatterplot?

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

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What is the purpose of a scatterplot?

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The purpose of a scatterplot is to visually represent the relationship between two variables and to identify patterns or trends.

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What does it mean if a scatterplot shows a cluster of points?

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A cluster of points indicates that there is a strong relationship between the two variables in that area.

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What is an outlier in a scatterplot?

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An outlier is a data point that lies far away from the other points, indicating it may not fit the general trend.

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What is the relationship between height and weight typically shown in scatterplots?

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Typically, a scatterplot shows a positive relationship between height and weight, meaning taller individuals tend to weigh more.