3.1 Scatter Plots

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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 correlation indicate in a scatter plot?

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

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What does a negative correlation indicate in a scatter plot?

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

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What does 'no association' mean in the context of scatter plots?

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'No association' means that there is no discernible relationship between the two variables being plotted.

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How can you identify a strong correlation in a scatter plot?

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A strong correlation is identified when the data points are closely clustered around a straight line.

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What is the difference between strong and weak correlation?

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Strong correlation means the data points are closely aligned to a line, while weak correlation means the points are more spread out.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows a strong negative correlation?

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It means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases significantly.

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What is the purpose of using scatter plots in data analysis?

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

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What is the significance of the slope in a scatter plot?

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The slope indicates the direction and steepness of the relationship between the two variables.

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How can outliers affect the interpretation of a scatter plot?

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Outliers can skew the results and may lead to incorrect conclusions about the relationship between the variables.

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