Scatter Plots

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What is a scatter plot?

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A graph that shows the relationship of two data sets.

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What does a negative association in a scatter plot indicate?

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As one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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What does a positive association in a scatter plot indicate?

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As one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What does 'no association' mean in a scatter plot?

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There is no discernible relationship between the two variables.

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What type of correlation does a scatter plot with points forming a straight line have?

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Linear correlation.

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What is the purpose of a scatter plot?

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To visually represent the relationship between two quantitative variables.

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

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The points slope downwards from left to right.

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

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The points slope upwards from left to right.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot has a cluster of points?

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It indicates a strong relationship between the two variables in that area.

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What is the significance of outliers in a scatter plot?

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Outliers can indicate unusual data points that do not fit the overall pattern.