Identify Trends in Scatter Plots

Identify the trend in the following scatter plot: as the x-values increase, the y-values also increase.

• Negative correlation

• No correlation

• Positive correlation

• Random correlation

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

In a scatter plot, what does it mean if the points are mostly clustered around a line?

• The points are randomly distributed with no relationship

• The points are mostly concentrated in one corner of the plot

• There is a strong linear relationship between the two variables being plotted.

• The points are evenly spread out across the plot

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

What is the concept of an outlier in a scatter plot?

• A data point that is significantly different from other data points in the plot

• A data point that is exactly in the middle of the plot

• A data point that is the average of all other data points in the plot

• A data point that is irrelevant to the overall trend of the plot

Explain why outliers are important to consider when analyzing data in a scatter plot.

• Outliers only occur due to errors in data collection and are not relevant to the analysis

• Outliers have no impact on the overall trend and correlation in a scatter plot

• Outliers can significantly affect the overall trend and correlation in a scatter plot, so it's important to consider them when analyzing data.

• Outliers should be ignored completely when analyzing data in a scatter plot

What can be inferred from a scatter plot where the points decrease in value as they move from left to right?

• The variables have a strong positive correlation

• The variables have a strong negative correlation

• The variables have no correlation

• The variables have a perfect correlation

What does a scatter plot with a cluster of points at the lower left and upper right corners indicate?

• A strong positive correlation

• A strong negative correlation

• No correlation

• A weak positive correlation

What type of correlation is shown in the scatter plot?

• Positive Linear Correlation

• Negative Linear Correlation

• Non-Linear Correlation

• No Correlation

What does a scatter plot with points closely following a line going downwards from left to right indicate?

• A strong positive correlation

• A strong negative correlation

• No correlation

• A weak negative correlation

What does a scatter plot with points closely following a line going upwards from left to right indicate?

• A strong negative correlation

• No correlation

• A strong positive correlation

• A weak positive correlation

In a scatter plot, what does it mean if a point is far away from the main cluster of points?

• Main point

• Inlier

• Outlier

• Center point