Scatter Plots and Associations

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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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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does a positive correlation in a scatter plot 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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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does a negative correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

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

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is no correlation in a scatter plot?

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

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is a linear association in a scatter plot?

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A linear association means the data points can be closely approximated by a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is a nonlinear association in a scatter plot?

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A nonlinear association means the relationship between the variables cannot be accurately represented by a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What type of variables are typically represented in a scatter plot?

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Scatter plots typically represent two quantitative variables.

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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 strong relationship between the two variables in that area.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What is the purpose of using scatter plots?

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Scatter plots are used to visually assess the relationship between two variables and identify trends or patterns.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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How can you determine the strength of a correlation from a scatter plot?

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The strength of a correlation can be determined by how closely the data points cluster around a line; tighter clusters indicate stronger correlations.

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