Scatter Plots

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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a type of graph that shows the relationship between two variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional grid.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows a linear relationship?

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It means that the data points form a straight line, indicating a consistent relationship between the two variables.

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What is an outlier in a scatter plot?

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An outlier is a point that is far outside the main cluster of points, which may indicate an unusual observation.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does positive correlation mean in a scatter plot?

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Positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What does negative correlation mean in a scatter plot?

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Negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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What does no association mean in a scatter plot?

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No association means that there is no predictable pattern between the two variables.

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What is a nonlinear association in a scatter plot?

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A nonlinear association means that the relationship between the variables does not form a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How can you identify an outlier in a scatter plot?

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An outlier can be identified as a point that is significantly distant from the other points in the plot.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What is the purpose of a scatter plot?

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The purpose of a scatter plot is to visually display the relationship between two quantitative variables.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does it mean if the points in a scatter plot are tightly clustered?

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If the points are tightly clustered, it indicates a strong relationship between the two variables.

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