Understanding Bivariate Data Concepts

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What does the x-intercept represent in a scatter plot?

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The point where the line crosses the x-axis.

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The y-intercept.

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What describes an unbiased statistical study?

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A study that is conducted without any preconceived notions.

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What type of graph is typically used to display bivariate quantitative data?

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Scatter plot.

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What is the line of best fit?

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A line that minimizes the distance to all data points.

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What is bivariate data?

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Data that involves two different variables.

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What does correlation indicate in bivariate data?

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The strength and direction of a relationship between two variables.

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What is a positive correlation?

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A relationship where as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What is a negative correlation?

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A relationship where as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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What is the purpose of a scatter plot?

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To visually display the relationship between two quantitative variables.