Scatterplots!

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot is a type of graph that shows the relationship between two numerical variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional grid.

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What does a positive relationship in a scatterplot indicate?

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A positive relationship indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

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What does a negative relationship in a scatterplot indicate?

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

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What does 'no relationship' mean in a scatterplot?

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'No relationship' means that there is no discernible pattern or correlation between the two variables.

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What is the purpose of a scatterplot?

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The purpose of a scatterplot is to visually display the relationship between two variables and to identify any trends or correlations.

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How can you identify a positive relationship in a scatterplot?

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A positive relationship can be identified by a pattern where points slope upwards from left to right.

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How can you identify a negative relationship in a scatterplot?

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A negative relationship can be identified by a pattern where points slope downwards from left to right.

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What does it mean if the points in a scatterplot are scattered randomly?

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If the points are scattered randomly, it suggests that there is no relationship between the two variables.

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What is an example of a positive relationship?

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An example of a positive relationship is the correlation between hours studied and test scores, where more study hours typically lead to higher scores.

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What is an example of a negative relationship?

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An example of a negative relationship is the correlation between the amount of time spent watching TV and grades, where more TV time may lead to lower grades.