Scatter Plots

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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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What does a positive correlation indicate in a scatter plot?

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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 indicate in a scatter plot?

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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 mean 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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How can you identify a linear relationship in a scatter plot?

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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 scatter plots?

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

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What is the x-axis in a scatter plot?

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The x-axis is the horizontal axis that typically represents the independent variable.

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What is the y-axis in a scatter plot?

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The y-axis is the vertical axis that typically represents the dependent variable.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot has a cluster of points?

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A cluster of points indicates that there is a concentration of data points in that area, suggesting a possible relationship or trend.

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What is an outlier in a scatter plot?

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An outlier is a data point that lies far away from the other points in the scatter plot, which may indicate an anomaly or error in data.

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