Clusters and Outliers

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What is a cluster in data analysis?

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A cluster is a grouping of data points that are close together in a scatter plot.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What is an outlier?

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An outlier is a data point that is significantly different from other data points in a dataset.

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Which scatter plot shows a linear relationship between x and y?

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A scatter plot where the points form a straight line.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What does it mean if a graph has a cluster?

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It indicates that there are groups of data points that are closely packed together.

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How do you identify an outlier in a scatter plot?

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An outlier can be identified as a point that lies far away from the other points.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What is the best fit line in a scatter plot?

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The best fit line is a straight line that best represents the data points in a scatter plot.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is correlation in data analysis?

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Correlation refers to the relationship between two variables and how they change together.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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What are the coordinates of the outlier in the dataset?

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The coordinates of the outlier are the specific x and y values that are significantly different from the rest.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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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 numerical variables using dots.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does a positive correlation look like in a scatter plot?

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A positive correlation is indicated by points that trend upwards from left to right.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5