Scatter graphs Flashcards
What is a scatter graph used for?
A scatter graph is used to display the relationship between two quantitative variables.
True or False: In a scatter graph, each point represents an individual data point.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ of the scatter graph represents the independent variable.
x-axis
What does a positive correlation in a scatter graph indicate?
A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.
Which of the following best describes a scatter graph? A) Bar chart B) Line graph C) Plot of points D) Pie chart
C) Plot of points
What is a scatter graph primarily used for?
A scatter graph is primarily used to show the relationship between two quantitative variables.
True or False: In a scatter graph, each point represents a single data observation.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ of points in a scatter graph can indicate the strength and direction of a relationship.
pattern
What does a positive correlation in a scatter graph indicate?
A positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.
Multiple Choice: Which type of correlation is represented by points that slope downwards from left to right?
Negative correlation