Scatter Plot Review

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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 grid.

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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 decreases.

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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 increases.

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What does 'no association' mean in the context of a scatter plot?

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'No association' means there is no discernible relationship between the two variables being plotted.

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What is an example of a negative correlation?

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An example of a negative correlation is the relationship between outside temperature and the number of layers of clothing worn.

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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.

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How can you approximate values from a scatter plot?

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You can approximate values by finding the corresponding point on the plot that aligns with the variable of interest.

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What is a linear association in a scatter plot?

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A linear association means that the data points can be closely approximated by a straight line.

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What is a nonlinear association?

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A nonlinear association means that the relationship between the variables cannot be accurately represented by a straight line.

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What is the purpose of a scatter plot?

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The purpose of a scatter plot is to visually display the relationship between two variables and identify patterns or trends.