Scatter Plots and Trend Lines
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Mathematics
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8th - 9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a scatter plot?
Back
A scatter plot is a graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables by displaying data points on a two-dimensional axis.
Tags
CCSS.8.SP.A.1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a positive correlation indicate in a scatter plot?
Back
A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative correlation indicate in a scatter plot?
Back
A negative correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'no correlation' mean in the context of a scatter plot?
Back
No correlation means there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; changes in one do not affect the other.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify a positive correlation in a scatter plot?
Back
A positive correlation can be identified when the data points slope upwards from left to right.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify a negative correlation in a scatter plot?
Back
A negative correlation can be identified when the data points slope downwards from left to right.
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a trend line in a scatter plot?
Back
A trend line is used to summarize the relationship between the variables and to predict future values.
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