Interpreting graphs and scatterplots

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a line graph?
Back
A line graph is a type of chart that displays information as a series of data points called 'markers' connected by straight line segments. It is used to show trends over time.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a positive correlation indicate?
Back
A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative correlation indicate?
Back
A negative correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a scatterplot?
Back
A scatterplot is a graph that uses dots to represent the values obtained for two different variables - one plotted along the x-axis and the other plotted along the y-axis.
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CCSS.8.SP.A.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a trend line?
Back
A trend line is a line that is drawn on a scatterplot to show the general direction that a group of points seems to be heading.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you interpret the slope of a line in a graph?
Back
The slope of a line indicates the rate of change between the two variables represented in the graph. A steeper slope indicates a greater rate of change.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a line of best fit?
Back
The line of best fit is used to summarize the relationship between variables in a scatterplot and to make predictions.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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