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 strong positive correlation indicate in a scatter plot?

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A strong positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases significantly.

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What does a strong negative correlation indicate in a scatter plot?

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A strong negative correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases significantly.

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What is a cluster in a scatter plot?

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A cluster in a scatter plot is a group of data points that are close together, indicating a concentration of values in that area.

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How can you identify clusters in a scatter plot?

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Clusters can be identified by looking for areas where data points are densely packed together compared to other areas.

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What is a trend line in a scatter plot?

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A trend line is a straight line that best represents the data points in a scatter plot, showing the general direction of the data.

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How do you use a trend line to make predictions?

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You can use a trend line to predict values by extending the line and finding where it intersects with the value of interest.

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What does a positive slope in a trend line indicate?

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A positive slope indicates that there is a positive correlation between the two variables, meaning they increase together.

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What does a negative slope in a trend line indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that there is a negative correlation between the two variables, meaning one increases while the other decreases.

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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 pattern or correlation between the two variables.

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