Week 5 Vocab Flashcard

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What does correlation mean in terms of a graph?

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A statistical method to determine the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables, without necessarily implying causation.

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What is a trendline?

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A straight line drawn through a set of data points to visually represent the overall direction of the data over time.

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What is a prediction?

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A statement about what is likely to happen in the future based on available information.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on another variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured to see if it changes in response to another variable.

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What is bivariate data?

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Data that involves two different variables, such as hours studied and test scores.

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What is a scatter plot?

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A graph that uses dots to represent the values obtained for two different variables.

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What does it mean to analyze data?

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To examine data in order to draw conclusions or identify patterns.

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What is causation?

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A relationship where one variable directly affects another variable.

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.