Scatter Plots and Lines of Best Fit

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What is a scatter plot?
Back
A scatter plot is a graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional axis.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a line of best fit represent in a scatter plot?
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A line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot, indicating the general direction of the data points.
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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows a positive correlation?
Back
A positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.
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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows a negative correlation?
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A negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an outlier in a scatter plot?
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An outlier is a data point that is significantly different from other data points in the scatter plot, often lying far away from the trend.
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What is a cluster in a scatter plot?
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A cluster is a group of data points that are closely packed together in a certain area of the scatter plot.
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What does it mean if there is no correlation in a scatter plot?
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No correlation means that there is no apparent relationship between the two variables; the data points do not follow a trend.
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