Scatterplots

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot is a graphical representation of two variables, showing the relationship between them using points on a Cartesian plane.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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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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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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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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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is no correlation in a scatterplot?

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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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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is a linear association in a scatterplot?

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A linear association means the points in the scatterplot can be approximated by a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is a nonlinear association in a scatterplot?

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A nonlinear association means the relationship between the variables cannot be represented by a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you interpret the slope of a scatterplot?

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The slope indicates the direction and steepness of the relationship between the two variables.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the purpose of making predictions using a scatterplot?

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Predictions using a scatterplot help estimate the value of one variable based on the value of another variable.

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What does the x-axis typically represent in a scatterplot?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable.

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What does the y-axis typically represent in a scatterplot?

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The y-axis typically represents the dependent variable.