What is a scatterplot?
Scatterplots and Linear Regression

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A scatterplot is a graph that displays values for typically two variables for a set of data. Each point represents an observation in the dataset.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the line of best fit represent in a scatterplot?
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The line of best fit represents the trend in the data, showing the relationship between the two variables.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you determine the line of best fit?
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The line of best fit can be determined using methods such as least squares regression, which minimizes the distance between the data points and the line.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is linear regression?
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Linear regression is a statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables by fitting a linear equation to observed data.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for a linear equation?
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The formula for a linear equation is typically written as y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the slope of a line indicate in a scatterplot?
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The slope indicates the rate of change of the dependent variable as the independent variable changes. A positive slope means an increase, while a negative slope indicates a decrease.
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What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?
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The y-intercept represents the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.
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