Scatterplot Review

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What is a scatterplot?

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

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does a positive trend in a scatterplot indicate?

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A positive trend indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

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What does a negative trend in a scatterplot indicate?

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A negative trend indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does no correlation mean in a scatterplot?

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

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is a nonlinear association?

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A nonlinear association occurs when the relationship between two variables cannot be accurately represented by a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you identify a positive correlation in a scatterplot?

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A positive correlation is identified when the data points slope upwards from left to right.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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How do you identify a negative correlation in a scatterplot?

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A negative correlation is identified when the data points slope downwards from left to right.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is the purpose of a trend line in a scatterplot?

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A trend line helps to summarize the relationship between the variables and can be used to make predictions.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.2

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What does it mean if a scatterplot has a cluster of points?

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A cluster of points indicates that there is a concentration of data points in that area, suggesting a possible relationship.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?

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The equation of a line in slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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