Scatter Plots and Line of Best Fit
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a scatter plot?
Back
A scatter plot is a graph that shows the relationship between two variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional plane.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the line of best fit represent in a scatter plot?
Back
The line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data points in a scatter plot, indicating the trend of the data.
Tags
CCSS.8.SP.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you determine the slope of a line?
Back
The slope of a line is determined by the formula (change in y) / (change in x) between two points on the line.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an outlier in a scatter plot?
Back
An outlier is a data point that is significantly different from the other points in the scatter plot, often lying far away from the main cluster.
Tags
CCSS.8.SP.A.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a positive correlation in a scatter plot indicate?
Back
A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative correlation in a scatter plot indicate?
Back
A negative correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of finding the intersection of two equations?
Back
Finding the intersection of two equations helps to determine the point where the two lines meet, which represents a common solution.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.C.8B
CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6
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