Understanding Scatter Plots

What is the primary focus when analyzing scatter plots?

• Measuring the distance between dots

• Identifying trends based on the direction of data points

• Counting the number of dots

• Determining the color of the dots

What is the best approach to determine the trend of a scatter plot?

• Visualizing the direction of data points from left to right

• Calculating the exact slope of all data points

• Guessing the general direction of data points

• Counting the number of data points

What does a positive trend in a scatter plot indicate?

• No discernible trend in data points

• Data points are moving downwards

• Data points remain constant

• Data points are moving upwards

In the context of scatter plots, what does a 'positive trend' mean?

• Data points decrease in value from left to right

• All data points are positive numbers

• Data points increase in value from left to right

• The majority of data points are above the x-axis

How can you describe a scatter plot with a negative trend?

• Data points descend from left to right

• Data points form a circular pattern

• Data points ascend from left to right

• Data points move in a random pattern

What signifies a scatter plot with no trend?

• Data points are closely clustered together

• Data points form a straight line

• Data points show a clear upward or downward direction

• Data points are scattered without a clear direction

Which scenario would likely represent a negative trend in a scatter plot?

• Population growth over decades

• Increase in sales with increased advertising

• Temperature decrease as altitude increases

• Stock prices increasing over a year

When analyzing scatter plots, what does 'no trend' imply?

• All data points are on a straight line

• There is no clear pattern or direction in the data points

• Data points decrease as they move from left to right

• Data points increase as they move from left to right

What indicates a scatter plot might have a negative trend?

• Data points are randomly distributed without direction

• Data points show a clear upward trajectory

• Data points are all located on the x-axis

• Data points decrease in value from left to right

How can you quickly assess the trend of a scatter plot?

• By determining the color of the data points

• By calculating the mean of the data points

• By identifying the general direction of data points from left to right

• By drawing a line through all the data points