Scatter Plot Unfair Game

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What does the slope of a linear function represent in a real-world context?

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The slope represents the rate of change; for example, in a billing function, it indicates how much the bill increases per unit of usage.

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The y-intercept represents the fixed charge or base fee that customers pay regardless of usage.

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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 variables by displaying data points on a Cartesian plane.

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What does the y-intercept of a trend line indicate?

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The y-intercept indicates the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.

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How do you interpret the slope of the trend line in a scatter plot?

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The slope indicates how much the dependent variable changes for each unit increase in the independent variable.

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What is the equation of a trend line?

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What does it mean if the slope of a trend line is positive?

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A positive slope indicates that as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable also increases.

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What does it mean if the slope of a trend line is negative?

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A negative slope indicates that as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable decreases.

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How can you use a trend line to make predictions?

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You can use the trend line equation to calculate the expected value of the dependent variable for a given value of the independent variable.

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a real-world scenario?

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The y-intercept often represents a starting point or initial condition in a real-world context.