Scatterplots

Scatterplots

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Mathematics

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a scatterplot?

Back

A scatterplot is a graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables. Each point on the graph represents an observation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do the axes represent in a scatterplot?

Back

The horizontal axis (x-axis) represents one variable, while the vertical axis (y-axis) represents another variable.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you interpret the correlation in a scatterplot?

Back

Correlation indicates the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables. Positive correlation means as one variable increases, the other also increases. Negative correlation means as one variable increases, the other decreases.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a scatterplot with no correlation look like?

Back

A scatterplot with no correlation shows points that are scattered randomly, indicating no predictable relationship between the variables.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a positive correlation?

Back

A positive correlation occurs when two variables move in the same direction; as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a negative correlation?

Back

A negative correlation occurs when two variables move in opposite directions; as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

A trend line is used to show the general direction of the data points in a scatterplot, helping to visualize the relationship between the variables.

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