What is a scatter plot?
Scatter Plots and Association

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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a positive association in a scatter plot indicate?
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A positive association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a negative association in a scatter plot indicate?
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A negative association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does 'no association' mean in the context of a scatter plot?
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No association means that there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; changes in one do not affect the other.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a line of best fit?
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A line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot, showing the general direction of the data points.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you determine the type of association from a scatter plot?
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You can determine the type of association by observing the direction of the data points: upward for positive, downward for negative, and scattered for none.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of analyzing scatter plots?
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The purpose is to identify relationships, trends, and patterns between two variables.
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