Scatter Plots & Best Fit Lines
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Mathematics
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8th 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 variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional axis.
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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a line of best fit represent in a scatter plot?
Back
A line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot, indicating the trend of the data points.
Tags
CCSS.8.SP.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is positive correlation in a scatter plot?
Back
Positive correlation occurs when an increase in one variable leads to an increase in another variable, resulting in an upward trend in the scatter plot.
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is negative correlation in a scatter plot?
Back
Negative correlation occurs when an increase in one variable leads to a decrease in another variable, resulting in a downward trend in the scatter plot.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does no correlation mean in a scatter plot?
Back
No correlation means there is no apparent relationship between the two variables, and the data points do not show any clear trend.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you use a scatter plot to make predictions?
Back
You can use a scatter plot to make predictions by drawing a line of best fit and using it to estimate values for one variable based on the other.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a trend line in a scatter plot?
Back
A trend line helps to summarize the relationship between the variables and can be used to make predictions about future data points.
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