Scatter Plots and Correlations

Scatter Plots and Correlations

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a scatter plot?

Back

A scatter plot is a graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional axis.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if a scatter plot has no association?

Back

It means that the ordered pairs have no predictable pattern.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of correlation is indicated by a scatter plot where points trend upwards from left to right?

Back

Positive correlation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of correlation is indicated by a scatter plot where points trend downwards from left to right?

Back

Negative correlation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a strong positive correlation indicate?

Back

It indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases significantly.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a strong negative correlation indicate?

Back

It indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases significantly.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a weak correlation?

Back

A weak correlation indicates that there is a slight relationship between two variables, but it is not strong or consistent.

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