Interpret Bivariate Data Practice

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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 does correlation mean in statistics?

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Correlation refers to a statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together.

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What is a positive correlation?

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A positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

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What is a negative correlation?

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A negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

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What does a scatter plot show?

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A scatter plot displays values for two variables for a set of data, helping to visualize the relationship between them.

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What is a strong correlation?

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A strong correlation indicates a clear relationship between two variables, either positive or negative.

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What is a weak correlation?

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A weak correlation indicates a less clear relationship between two variables, meaning they do not consistently change together.

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How can you identify a negative relationship in a scatter plot?

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A negative relationship is identified when the points on the scatter plot slope downwards from left to right.

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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.

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What is an example of a negative association?

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An example of a negative association is the relationship between the number of miles driven and the amount of gas remaining in a gas tank.