Bivariate Data

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What is bivariate data?

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Bivariate data involves two variables and is used to determine the relationship between them.

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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a graph that displays values for two variables for a set of data.

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

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In a positive linear association, as one variable increases, the other variable also increases, forming an upward trend.

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

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In a negative linear association, as one variable increases, the other variable decreases, forming a downward trend.

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What is a nonlinear association?

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

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What is an outlier in a scatter plot?

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An outlier is a data point that is significantly different from other observations, often lying far away from the main cluster of points.

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What is the line of best fit?

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The line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot, minimizing the distance from all points to the line.

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How do you determine the trend of a scatter plot?

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The trend of a scatter plot can be determined by observing the direction of the points: upward (positive), downward (negative), or no clear direction.

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What does it mean if there is no association in a scatter plot?

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No association means that there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; the points are scattered randomly.

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What is the purpose of analyzing bivariate data?

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The purpose is to understand the relationship between two variables and make predictions based on that relationship.