Scatter Plots and Trend Lines

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What is a scatter plot?

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

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What does a positive linear correlation indicate?

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

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What does a negative linear correlation indicate?

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

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What is a line of best fit?

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A line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot, used to make predictions.

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How can you identify a linear relationship in a scatter plot?

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A linear relationship can be identified if the data points form a pattern that resembles a straight line.

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

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No correlation means that there is no apparent relationship between the two variables; the data points do not follow any pattern.

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What is the purpose of using scatter plots?

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Scatter plots are used to visually represent the relationship between two variables and to identify trends or patterns.

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What type of correlation is shown if the points on a scatter plot slope downwards from left to right?

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This indicates a negative correlation.

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What type of correlation is shown if the points on a scatter plot slope upwards from left to right?

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This indicates a positive correlation.

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What does a nonlinear relationship look like on a scatter plot?

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A nonlinear relationship appears as a curve or a pattern that does not follow a straight line.