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 positive correlation in a scatterplot indicate?

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

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What does a negative correlation in a scatterplot indicate?

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

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What does no correlation mean in a scatterplot?

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No correlation means there is no apparent relationship between the two variables; changes in one do not predict changes in the other.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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How can you identify a positive correlation in a scatterplot?

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

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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How can you identify a negative correlation in a scatterplot?

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

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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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 trends or patterns.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does the term 'outlier' mean in the context of scatterplots?

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An outlier is a data point that differs significantly from other observations in the scatterplot, potentially indicating an anomaly.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What is the relationship between the length of running start and distance of jump in a positive correlation?

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In a positive correlation, the further you run, the further you jump.

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What type of relationship does a scatterplot with points scattered randomly indicate?

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A scatterplot with points scattered randomly indicates no relationship between the variables.

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