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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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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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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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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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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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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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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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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How can you estimate a value from a scatterplot?

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You can estimate a value by finding the corresponding point on the scatterplot that aligns with the given variable.

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What is the purpose of using scatterplots in data analysis?

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Scatterplots are used to visually assess the relationship between two variables and identify trends, patterns, or outliers.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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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 identify outliers in a scatterplot?

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Outliers are data points that fall far away from the general trend of the other points in the scatterplot.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.1

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What is the significance of the slope in a scatterplot?

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The slope indicates the direction and strength of the relationship between the two variables.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5