Scatterplot Predictions

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot is a graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional axis.

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What does the line of best fit represent in a scatterplot?

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The line of best fit represents the trend in the data, allowing for predictions about one variable based on the other.

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How do you interpret the slope of the line of best fit?

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The slope indicates the rate of change between the two variables; a positive slope means that as one variable increases, the other also increases.

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What is the purpose of using a trend line in a scatterplot?

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A trend line helps to summarize the data and make predictions about future values.

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What does the x-axis typically represent in a scatterplot?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable, which is the variable that is manipulated or changed.

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What does the y-axis typically represent in a scatterplot?

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The y-axis typically represents the dependent variable, which is the variable that is measured or observed.

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How can you use a scatterplot to make predictions?

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You can use the line of best fit to estimate the value of the dependent variable for a given value of the independent variable.

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What is correlation in the context of scatterplots?

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Correlation refers to the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables, which can be positive, negative, or none.

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What does a positive correlation look like on a scatterplot?

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A positive correlation appears as an upward trend, where data points rise from left to right.

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What does a negative correlation look like on a scatterplot?

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A negative correlation appears as a downward trend, where data points fall from left to right.