Scatter plot and line of best fit

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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a graph that displays values for typically two variables for a set of data. Each point represents an observation in the dataset.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What is the purpose of a line of best fit?

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The line of best fit is used to summarize the relationship between the variables in a scatter plot and to make predictions based on the data.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the first step in writing an equation of a line of fit?

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Make a scatter plot of the data.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How can a line of fit be used in a scatter plot?

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To predict future outcomes.

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What does a scatter plot with no correlation look like?

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Points are scattered randomly with no discernible pattern.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is the independent variable in a scatter plot comparing students' heights to their shoe sizes?

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Shoe size.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is a dependent variable in a scatter plot?

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The dependent variable is the one that is being measured or tested in an experiment, often plotted on the y-axis.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is an outlier in the context of scatter plots?

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A data point that lies far away from the other data points.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does a positive correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

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As one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What does a negative correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

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As one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B