Scatter Plots Association

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What is a positive association in a scatter plot?

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A positive association occurs when one variable increases as the other variable also increases.

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What is a negative association in a scatter plot?

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A negative association occurs when one variable increases while the other variable decreases.

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What does no association mean in a scatter plot?

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

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What is a nonlinear association?

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A nonlinear association occurs when the relationship between two variables cannot be accurately represented by a straight line.

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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 trend of the data.

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

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A positive correlation is identified when the points on the scatter plot slope upwards from left to right.

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

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A negative correlation is identified when the points on the scatter plot slope downwards from left to right.

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

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It means that there is no predictable pattern or relationship between the two variables.

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What is an example of a positive association?

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As study time increases, test scores tend to increase.

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What is an example of a negative association?

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As the amount of exercise increases, body weight tends to decrease.