Scatter Plots
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Objective
I can describe the relationship between two sets of data shown on a scatter plot as positive, negative, or no correlation.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
Define "independent variable" and "dependent variable" in the context of a scatter plot. Give an example of each.
Explain how a scatter plot can help you understand the relationship between two variables.
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Exit ticket
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“A scatter plot shows that as the number of hours spent practicing piano increases, the performance score also increases. Describe the correlation. A scatter plot shows that as the temperature outside increases, the number of layers of clothing people wear decreases. Describe the correlation. ”
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