Scatterplots!

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot is a type of graph that shows the relationship between two numerical variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional grid.

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What does a positive relationship in a scatterplot indicate?

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A positive relationship indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

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What does a negative relationship in a scatterplot indicate?

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

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What does it mean if there is no relationship in a scatterplot?

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No relationship means that changes in one variable do not affect the other variable.

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What is the purpose of a scatterplot?

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The purpose of a scatterplot is to visually display the relationship between two variables and to identify patterns or trends.

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How can you identify a positive relationship in a scatterplot?

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A positive relationship can be identified by a pattern where points slope upwards from left to right.

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How can you identify a negative relationship in a scatterplot?

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A negative relationship can be identified by a pattern where points slope downwards from left to right.

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What does a constant relationship look like in a scatterplot?

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A constant relationship appears as a horizontal line, indicating that one variable does not change as the other variable changes.

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What is the x-axis in a scatterplot?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a scatterplot that represents one of the variables being compared.

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What is the y-axis in a scatterplot?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a scatterplot that represents the other variable being compared.