Scatterplots and LOBF Review

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot is a graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional axis.

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What does a negative correlation in a scatterplot indicate?

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

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What does a positive correlation in a scatterplot indicate?

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

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What is the line of best fit (LOBF)?

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The line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatterplot, showing the overall trend of the data.

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How can you use the line of best fit to make predictions?

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You can use the line of best fit to estimate the value of one variable based on the value of another variable by finding the corresponding point on the line.

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What does it mean if there is no correlation in a scatterplot?

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No correlation means that there is no apparent relationship between the two variables; changes in one variable do not predict changes in the other.

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What is the purpose of analyzing scatterplots?

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Analyzing scatterplots helps to identify relationships, trends, and patterns between two variables.

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How do you determine the type of correlation from a scatterplot?

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You determine the type of correlation by observing the direction of the data points: upward for positive, downward for negative, and scattered for no correlation.

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What is an example of a positive correlation?

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An example of a positive correlation is the relationship between hours studied and test scores; generally, more study hours lead to higher scores.

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What is an example of a negative correlation?

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An example of a negative correlation is the relationship between the amount of time spent on social media and academic performance; more time on social media may lead to lower grades.