Scatter Plots

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What is a scatter plot?

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A graph that shows the relationship of two data sets.

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If a scatterplot has no association then...

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its ordered pairs have no predictable pattern.

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What type of association does a nonlinear scatter plot represent?

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A relationship where the data points do not form a straight line.

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What does it mean if the points on a scatter plot show that as x-values increase, y-values increase?

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It indicates a positive correlation between the two variables.

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In a scatterplot, an outlier is...

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a point that is far outside the main cluster of points/ordered pairs.

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What does a positive linear association in a scatter plot look like?

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As x-values increase, y-values also increase, forming a straight line.

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What does a negative association in a scatter plot indicate?

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As x-values increase, y-values decrease.

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What is the purpose of a scatter plot?

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To visually represent the relationship between two quantitative variables.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot has no association?

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There is no discernible pattern or relationship between the two variables.

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How can you identify an outlier in a scatter plot?

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An outlier appears as a point that is significantly distant from the other points.