Scatter Plot & Line of Best Fit Practice
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a scatter plot?
Back
A scatter plot is a graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional axis.
Tags
CCSS.8.SP.A.1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does an outlier in a scatter plot indicate?
Back
An outlier is a data point that differs significantly from other observations. It can indicate variability in the data or an error in measurement.
Tags
CCSS.8.SP.A.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the line of best fit?
Back
The line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot, showing the trend of the data.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you determine the slope of the line of best fit?
Back
The slope is determined by the change in the y-values divided by the change in the x-values between two points on the line.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a positive association in a scatter plot mean?
Back
A positive association means that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative association in a scatter plot mean?
Back
A negative association means that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.
Tags
CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the y-intercept in the context of a line of best fit?
Back
The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, indicating the value of y when x is zero.
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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5
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