How to Interpret a Scatterplot (VCE SSCE General Mathematics): Flashcards
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Positive association
Positive association
Response variable increases as explanatory variable increases
Negative association
Negative association
Response variable decreases as explanatory variable increases
No association
No association
No consistent change in response when explanatory increases
Linear form
Linear form
Points tend to follow a straight line
Non-linear form
Non-linear form
Points tend to follow a curved line
Strong association
Strong association
Points tightly clustered about a trend line
Moderate association
Moderate association
Points moderately clustered about a trend line
Weak association
Weak association
Points loosely clustered about a trend line
3 features describing association
3 features describing association
Direction, form, and strength
First step in scatterplot interpretation
First step in scatterplot interpretation
Determine if there is a clear pattern