CYU Scatterplot

What is the explanatory variable (EV) expected to do in relation to the response variable (RV)?

• Increase the complexity of data analysis

• Have no relation with RV

• Decrease the value of RV

• Predict or explain the value of RV

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What is another name for the explanatory variable?

• Control variable

• Independent variable

• Scatter variable

• Dependent variable

In a scatterplot, where is the response variable (RV) usually plotted?

• As a 3D point

• On the horizontal axis

• On the vertical axis

• It is not plotted

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What type of data is displayed in a scatterplot?

• Qualitative data

• Bivariate numerical data

• Univariate data

• Categorical data

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Which tool is mentioned for constructing a scatterplot in practice?

• Python programming

• Graph paper

• TI-Nspire CAS calculator

• MS Excel

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of using a scatterplot?

• To compare categories of data

• To show changes over time

• To display the relationship between two numerical variables

• To visualize geographical data

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How can the strength of the relationship between two variables in a scatterplot be described?

• By the slope of the line

• By the color of the points

• By the pattern of the scatter

• By the size of the points

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When analyzing the relationship between the amount of ice cream sold and the number of winter coats sold, what does a scatterplot with a downward sloping pattern indicate?

• A positive correlation

• No correlation

• A negative correlation

• Cannot be determined

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