Scatter Plots
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Objective
I can describe the pattern I see in a scatter plot, like if the points go up, down, or have no pattern.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
7 questions
What is a scatter plot used for?
In a scatter plot, what do the dots represent?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A scatter plot shows the relationship between the number of hours spent practicing the piano and the score on a piano recital. As the number of hours increases, the scores tend to increase. How would you describe the pattern? A scatter plot shows the relationship between the age of a car and its value. As the age of the car increases, the value tends to decrease. How would you describe the pattern? A scatter plot shows the relationship between shoe size and the number of pets a person owns. The points on the scatter plot appear to be randomly scattered. How would you describe the pattern?”
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