Scatter Plot

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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a type of graph that uses dots to represent the values obtained for two different variables - one plotted along the x-axis and the other plotted along the y-axis.

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What does a positive relationship in a scatter plot indicate?

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

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What does a negative relationship in a scatter plot indicate?

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

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What does it mean if there is no apparent association in a scatter plot?

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It means that there is no clear pattern or relationship between the two variables being plotted.

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What is a strong positive association in a scatter plot?

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A strong positive association means that the points on the scatter plot are closely clustered around a line that slopes upwards.

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What is a weak negative association in a scatter plot?

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A weak negative association means that the points on the scatter plot are somewhat scattered but generally trend downwards.

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How can you identify a strong negative association in a scatter plot?

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A strong negative association is identified when the points are closely clustered around a line that slopes downwards.

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What is the significance of the slope in a scatter plot?

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

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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows a non-linear association?

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A non-linear association means that the relationship between the variables does not follow a straight line.

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How can you determine the type of association from a scatter plot?

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By observing the direction and pattern of the points plotted, you can determine if the association is positive, negative, or non-existent.