Scatterplots

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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 correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

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A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

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What does a negative correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

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

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What does no correlation mean in a scatter plot?

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No correlation means that 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 '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 general direction of the data points.

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

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A positive relationship can be identified when the data points trend upwards from left to right.

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How can you identify a negative relationship in a scatter plot?

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A negative relationship can be identified when the data points trend downwards from left to right.

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What is the purpose of using scatter plots?

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Scatter plots are used to visually display the relationship between two variables and to identify patterns or trends in data.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot has a cluster of points?

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A cluster of points indicates that there is a concentration of data points in that area, suggesting a possible relationship between the variables.

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What is an example of a positive correlation?

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An example of a positive correlation is the relationship between study time and test scores; generally, more study time leads to higher test scores.

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