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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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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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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What does 'no correlation' mean in the context of scatter plots?

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No correlation means there is no apparent relationship between the two variables; changes in one variable do not predict changes in the other.

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What is a trend line in a scatter plot?

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A trend line is a straight line that best represents the data points in a scatter plot, showing the general direction of the data.

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How can you use a scatter plot to make predictions?

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You can use a scatter plot and its trend line to estimate the value of one variable based on the value of another variable.

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What is the purpose of analyzing scatter plots?

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Analyzing scatter plots helps to identify relationships, trends, and patterns between two variables.

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What is the difference between linear and nonlinear associations in scatter plots?

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Linear associations show a straight-line relationship, while nonlinear associations show a curved relationship between the variables.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot has a strong correlation?

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A strong correlation means that the data points are closely clustered around the trend line, indicating a reliable relationship between the variables.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot has a weak correlation?

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A weak correlation means that the data points are more spread out from the trend line, indicating a less reliable relationship between the variables.

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