Scatterplots and its Line of best fit

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot is a graphical representation of two variables where each point represents an observation in the dataset, showing the relationship between the two variables.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does the line of best fit represent in a scatterplot?

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The line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data points in a scatterplot, indicating the trend or relationship between the two variables.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How can you determine the line of best fit visually?

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The line of best fit can be determined visually by drawing a line that minimizes the distance between the line and all the data points in the scatterplot.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the purpose of using a line of best fit?

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The purpose of using a line of best fit is to make predictions about one variable based on the value of another variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a positive correlation in a scatterplot 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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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does a negative correlation in a scatterplot indicate?

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

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does it mean if there is no correlation in a scatterplot?

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If there is no correlation, it means that there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; changes in one variable do not predict changes in the other.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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How can you use a scatterplot to make predictions?

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You can use a scatterplot to make predictions by locating a value on one axis and using the line of best fit to find the corresponding value on the other axis.

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What is the significance of outliers in a scatterplot?

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Outliers are data points that fall far away from the other points in the scatterplot and can significantly affect the line of best fit and the overall analysis.

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What is the formula for calculating the slope of the line of best fit?

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The slope of the line of best fit can be calculated using the formula: (change in y) / (change in x) between two points on the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5