Scatter Plots
Learning Objective
I can interpret scatter plots to describe patterns such as positive or negative associations, linear or nonlinear associations, and clusters.
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Constructing a scatter plot | Regression | Probability and Statistics | Khan Academy
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe the association (positive, negative, or no association) you would expect to see in a scatter plot showing the relationship between the number of hours spent exercising per week and a person's resting heart rate. A scatter plot shows the relationship between the age of a tree and its height. The points on the scatter plot follow a curve that increases rapidly at first, then levels off. Describe the type of association (linear or nonlinear) shown in the scatter plot.”
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