Topic 4 Mid Topic Review

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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 variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional grid.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What does a line of best fit represent in a scatter plot?

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A line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot, indicating the trend of the data points.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.2

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What is correlation in statistics?

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Correlation is a statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together. It can be positive, negative, or zero.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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What does a negative correlation indicate?

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A negative correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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How do you determine the slope of a line from a scatter plot?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the purpose of using a line of best fit?

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The purpose of using a line of best fit is to make predictions about one variable based on the value of another variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does it mean if a scatter plot has no correlation?

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If a scatter plot has no correlation, it means there is no discernible relationship between the two variables.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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

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A strong correlation in a scatter plot is identified by data points that are closely clustered around the line of best fit.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6