Scatter Plots and Predictions

Scatter Plots and Predictions

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Mathematics

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
HSS.ID.B.5, 8.EE.B.5, 8.F.A.3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a scatter plot?

Back

A scatter plot is a graphical representation of two variables, showing the relationship between them using points on a Cartesian plane.

Tags

CCSS.8.SP.A.1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a positive correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

Back

A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a negative correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

Back

A negative correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a non-linear correlation?

Back

A non-linear correlation occurs when the relationship between two variables cannot be accurately represented by a straight line.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a line of best fit?

Back

A line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot, minimizing the distance between the line and the data points.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine if a scatter plot has a line of best fit?

Back

You can determine if a scatter plot has a line of best fit by observing if the points cluster around a straight line.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a line of best fit in predictions?

Back

The line of best fit is used to make predictions about one variable based on the value of another variable.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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