Scatterplot

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What is a scatterplot?

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

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What does it mean if there is a negative correlation in a scatterplot?

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A negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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What does it mean if there is a positive correlation in a scatterplot?

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A positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What is no correlation?

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

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What is a correlation coefficient?

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A correlation coefficient is a numerical value that represents the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables.

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If the number of siblings increases, and your weight stays the same, what type of correlation is this?

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No correlation.

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If you run further, and your jump distance increases, what type of correlation is this?

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Positive correlation.

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If you study more hours, and your test scores go down, what type of correlation is this?

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Negative correlation.

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What does a scatterplot with points forming a straight line indicate?

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It indicates a strong correlation between the two variables.

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What is the purpose of a scatterplot?

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The purpose of a scatterplot is to visually display the relationship between two variables.