Scatterplots

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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 a positive correlation in a scatterplot indicate?

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A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

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What does a negative correlation in a scatterplot indicate?

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

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What does no correlation mean in a scatterplot?

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No correlation means there is no apparent relationship between the two variables; changes in one variable do not predict changes in the other.

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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 scatterplot, showing the general direction of the data points.

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How can you use a line of best fit to make predictions?

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You can use the line of best fit to estimate the value of one variable based on the value of another variable.

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What is the purpose of analyzing scatterplots?

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Analyzing scatterplots helps to identify relationships, trends, and patterns between two variables.

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What is the x-axis in a scatterplot?

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The x-axis is the horizontal axis that typically represents the independent variable.

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What is the y-axis in a scatterplot?

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The y-axis is the vertical axis that typically represents the dependent variable.

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How do you determine the strength of a correlation in a scatterplot?

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The strength of a correlation can be determined by how closely the data points cluster around the line of best fit; tighter clusters indicate stronger correlations.

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