Scatter Plot Correlations

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What is a scatter plot?

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

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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 tends to increase.

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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 tends to decrease.

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What does no correlation mean in a scatter plot?

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No correlation means there is no predictable relationship between the two variables; the data points do not show any pattern.

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

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A positive correlation can be identified by a pattern where points slope upwards from left to right.

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

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A negative correlation can be identified by a pattern where points slope downwards from left to right.

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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 correlations.

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What is an example of a positive correlation?

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An example of a positive correlation is the relationship between study time and test scores; generally, more study time leads to higher scores.

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What is an example of a negative correlation?

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An example of a negative correlation is the relationship between the amount of exercise and body weight; generally, more exercise leads to lower body weight.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows a nonlinear association?

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A nonlinear association means that the relationship between the variables does not follow a straight line; it may curve or change direction.