Understanding Scatter Plots

What is the primary purpose of a scatter plot?

• To examine the association between two measures

• To display the frequency of data points

• To calculate the average of data points

• To determine the median of a dataset

In the given example, what kind of relationship is shown between waiting time and patient satisfaction?

• Positive relationship

• No relationship

• Negative relationship

• Causal relationship

What does a scatter plot with randomly displayed dots indicate?

• No correlation

• A causal relationship

• A negative correlation

• A positive correlation

What is a key difference between correlation and causation?

• Causation is always due to correlation

• Correlation does not imply causation

• Correlation is the same as causation

• Correlation implies causation

Which tool is commonly used to create scatter plots in commercial software?

• Spreadsheet program

• Word processor

• Presentation software

• Database management system