Ch. 6 Test review

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What is a line of best fit?

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A line that best represents the data on a scatter plot, showing the trend of the data points.

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How do you estimate time based on a scatter plot?

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By finding the corresponding value on the y-axis for a given value on the x-axis.

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What percentage of a group represents a specific category?

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The ratio of the number of individuals in that category to the total number of individuals, expressed as a percentage.

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How do you determine the number of individuals in a specific category?

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By counting the individuals that fall into that category from the total group.

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What does slope represent in a real-world scenario?

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The rate of change of one variable in relation to another, such as speed or rate of descent.

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What is a scatter plot?

Back

A graph that displays values for typically two variables for a set of data.

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How do you interpret data from a scatter plot?

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By analyzing the distribution and trend of the data points to understand relationships between variables.

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a graph?

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It typically represents the dependent variable, showing how it changes in response to the independent variable on the x-axis.

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What is the independent variable in a graph?

Back

The variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment, usually plotted on the x-axis.

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What is the dependent variable in a graph?

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The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable, usually plotted on the y-axis.