Scatterplots

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot 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 scatterplot 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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What does a negative correlation in a scatterplot indicate?

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

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What does no correlation in a scatterplot indicate?

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No correlation indicates that there is no apparent relationship between the two variables.

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How can you identify a linear relationship in a scatterplot?

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A linear relationship can be identified if the data points form a straight line or a pattern that closely resembles a straight line.

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What is the purpose of using a scatterplot?

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

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What does the x-axis typically represent in a scatterplot?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable.

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What does the y-axis typically represent in a scatterplot?

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The y-axis typically represents the dependent variable.

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What is an outlier in a scatterplot?

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An outlier is a data point that lies significantly outside the range of the other data points, potentially indicating an anomaly.

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How can scatterplots be used in real-life situations?

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Scatterplots can be used in various fields such as economics, biology, and social sciences to analyze relationships between variables, such as income vs. education level.

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