Scatter Plot

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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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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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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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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 being plotted.

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What is the purpose of a trend line in a scatter plot?

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A trend line is used to summarize the relationship between the variables and can help predict future values.

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What does a non-linear association in a scatter plot mean?

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A non-linear association means that the relationship between the variables does not follow a straight line.

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

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

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

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

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What is the significance of outliers in a scatter plot?

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Outliers are data points that differ significantly from other observations and can affect the overall interpretation of the data.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows a cluster of points?

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A cluster of points indicates that there is a concentration of data values in a specific area, suggesting a potential relationship.

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