Scatterplots and outliers
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Mathematics
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11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a scatterplot?
Back
A scatterplot is a graphical representation of two variables, showing the relationship between them using points on a Cartesian plane.
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CCSS.8.SP.A.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does an outlier represent in a scatterplot?
Back
An outlier is a data point that differs significantly from other observations in a dataset, indicating a potential anomaly or variation.
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CCSS.8.SP.A.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify an outlier in a scatterplot?
Back
Outliers can be identified visually as points that are far removed from the overall pattern of the data.
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CCSS.8.SP.A.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using scatterplots?
Back
Scatterplots are used to visualize the relationship between two quantitative variables and to identify trends, correlations, or outliers.
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CCSS.8.SP.A.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a positive correlation in a scatterplot indicate?
Back
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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative correlation in a scatterplot indicate?
Back
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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the axes in a scatterplot?
Back
The x-axis typically represents the independent variable, while the y-axis represents the dependent variable.
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