Scatterplots

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What is a scatterplot?

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A scatterplot is a graph that displays values for typically two variables for a set of data. Each point represents an observation in the dataset.

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What does a 'Line of Best Fit' represent in a scatterplot?

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A 'Line of Best Fit' is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatterplot, showing the trend of the data points.

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What does it mean if a scatterplot shows no relationship?

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It means that there is no discernible pattern or correlation between the two variables being plotted.

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What is a positive linear association in a scatterplot?

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A positive linear association occurs when an increase in one variable corresponds to an increase in the other variable, resulting in an upward trend.

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What is a negative linear association in a scatterplot?

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A negative linear association occurs when an increase in one variable corresponds to a decrease in the other variable, resulting in a downward trend.

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What does a non-linear association look like in a scatterplot?

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A non-linear association is when the relationship between the variables does not follow a straight line, indicating a more complex relationship.

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How can you estimate values from a scatterplot?

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You can estimate values by locating the corresponding point on the scatterplot and reading the value from the axes.

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What is the purpose of making predictions using a scatterplot?

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The purpose is to use the observed data to forecast future values or trends based on the established relationship between the variables.

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What does it mean if a scatterplot has outliers?

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Outliers are data points that fall far away from the other points in the scatterplot, which can indicate variability in the data or errors in measurement.

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How do you identify the strength of a relationship in a scatterplot?

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The strength of a relationship can be identified by how closely the data points cluster around the 'Line of Best Fit'; closer points indicate a stronger relationship.