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

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What do the points on a scatter plot represent?

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The points on a scatter plot represent individual data points, with one variable plotted along the x-axis and the other along the y-axis.

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How can you identify a positive correlation in a scatter plot?

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A positive correlation is identified when the points on the scatter plot trend upwards from left to right.

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What does a negative correlation look like on a scatter plot?

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A negative correlation is shown when the points on the scatter plot trend downwards from left to right.

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What does it mean if the points on a scatter plot are widely spread out?

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If the points are widely spread out, it indicates a weak correlation between the two variables.

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What does it mean if the points on a scatter plot are closely clustered together?

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If the points are closely clustered together, it indicates a strong correlation between the two variables.

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What is the purpose of using a scatter plot?

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

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What is an outlier in a scatter plot?

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An outlier is a data point that lies far away from the other points in the scatter plot, indicating it may not fit the general trend.

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How can you determine the trend of data in a scatter plot?

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The trend of data can be determined by drawing a line of best fit that summarizes the direction of the data points.

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What is a line of best fit?

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A line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot, showing the overall trend.

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