Scatter Plots and Correlation

Scatter Plots and Correlation

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Mathematics

8th - 9th 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 grid.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does correlation mean in statistics?

Back

Correlation refers to a statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is positive correlation?

Back

Positive correlation occurs when an increase in one variable leads to an increase in another variable.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is negative correlation?

Back

Negative correlation occurs when an increase in one variable leads to a decrease in another variable.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does no correlation mean?

Back

No correlation means that there is no predictable relationship between the two variables.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of positive correlation: Hours spent studying vs. test scores.

Back

As the number of hours spent studying increases, test scores tend to increase.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of negative correlation: Temperature vs. amount of hot chocolate sold.

Back

As the temperature increases, the amount of hot chocolate sold tends to decrease.

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