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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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 mean in a scatterplot?

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No correlation means there is no apparent relationship between the two variables; changes in one variable do not predict changes in the other.

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How can you identify a strong positive correlation in a scatterplot?

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A strong positive correlation is identified when the data points closely follow a straight line that slopes upwards.

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How can you identify a weak negative correlation in a scatterplot?

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A weak negative correlation is identified when the data points are scattered but show a slight downward trend.

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What is the purpose of using scatterplots in data analysis?

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Scatterplots are used to visually assess the relationship between two variables and to identify trends, patterns, or correlations.

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What type of correlation is represented by the relationship between temperature and ice cream sales?

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Positive correlation.

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What type of correlation is represented by the relationship between the number of siblings and weight?

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No correlation.

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What does a scatterplot with a cloud of points indicate?

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A cloud of points indicates no correlation between the variables.

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