Scatterplots and Trendlines

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What is a line of best fit used for?

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To make predictions.

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What does a positive correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

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As one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does a negative correlation in a scatter plot indicate?

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As one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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What is a scatter plot?

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A graph that displays values for two variables for a set of data.

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What is the purpose of a trendline in a scatter plot?

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To show the general direction of the data points.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.2

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

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There is no predictable relationship between the two variables.

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How can you determine the line of best fit?

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By visually assessing the data points and drawing a line that minimizes the distance to all points.

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What is the difference between a function and a non-function?

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A function has one output for each input, while a non-function may have multiple outputs for a single input.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot has a strong correlation?

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The data points are closely clustered around the trendline.

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What is the first step in analyzing a scatter plot?

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Identify the type of correlation (positive, negative, or none).

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