How to Interpret a Scatter Plot

How to Interpret a Scatter Plot

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10th - 12th Grade

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This video tutorial teaches how to interpret scatter plots by examining positive and negative associations, identifying outliers, and predicting trends. It uses a real-world example of high temperatures recorded over ten days in January. The tutorial is divided into four parts, each focusing on a specific aspect of scatter plot analysis, including finding specific values, identifying outliers, determining data association, and predicting future trends based on data patterns.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What was the high temperature in degrees Fahrenheit on day five according to the scatter plot?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the Y axis represent in the scatter plot?

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3.

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Based on the scatter plot, which day does the high temperature seem to be an outlier? Explain your reasoning.

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Explain what an outlier is in the context of the scatter plot.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Determine whether the data in the scatter plot has a positive or negative association and explain your reasoning.

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What is the expected high temperature on day 15 compared to day 10? Is the student correct in their assumption?

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How do you interpret the data points in the scatter plot regarding temperature trends?

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