Scatter Plots

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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 quantitative variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional axis.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does a positive association in a scatter plot indicate?

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A positive association 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 association in a scatter plot indicate?

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A negative association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What does 'no association' mean in a scatter plot?

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'No association' means that there is no discernible 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 are outliers in a scatter plot?

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Outliers are data points that fall far away from the other points in the scatter plot, indicating they do not fit the general pattern.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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How can you identify outliers in a scatter plot?

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Outliers can be identified visually as points that are significantly distant from the cluster of other data points.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows a negative relationship between time studying and questions missed?

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It means that generally, as the time spent studying increases, the number of questions missed decreases.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is the purpose of using scatter plots?

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Scatter plots are used to visually represent the relationship between two variables and to identify trends, patterns, or correlations.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What is the significance of the slope in a scatter plot?

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The slope indicates the direction and strength of the relationship between the two variables; a steeper slope indicates a stronger relationship.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does it mean if a scatter plot has a slope of zero?

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A slope of zero indicates that there is no relationship between the two variables; changes in one variable do not affect the other.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5