Weekly Review 8.SP.2&3

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What does it mean if most data points in a scatter plot are close to the line of best fit?

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The line is a good fit for the data.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.2

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In a linear model, what does the slope of the line represent?

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The change in y for a unit change in x.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.3

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What does the closeness of data points to the line in a scatter plot indicate?

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The strength of the linear relationship.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does it indicate if data points in a scatter plot are scattered far from the line?

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A weak linear relationship.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is a scatter plot?

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A graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What is a line of best fit?

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A straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.2

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What does a positive slope indicate in a linear relationship?

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As one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope indicate in a linear relationship?

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As one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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The point where the line crosses the y-axis.