How to Interpret a Scatterplot - Further Exploration (VCE SSCE General Mathematics): Flashcards
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Random scatter with no pattern in scatterplot indicates
Random scatter with no pattern in scatterplot indicates
No association between the variables
3 characteristics to describe scatterplot associations
3 characteristics to describe scatterplot associations
Direction, Form, Strength
Outliers in scatterplot
Outliers in scatterplot
Unusual data points that don't fit the general pattern
Positive association direction
Positive association direction
Points trend upwards; both variables increase together
Negative association direction
Negative association direction
Points trend downwards; one increases, other decreases
Linear form in scatterplot
Linear form in scatterplot
Points scattered around a straight line
Non-linear form in scatterplot
Non-linear form in scatterplot
Points follow a curved pattern
Strong association strength
Strong association strength
Points tightly clustered about a trend line
Moderate association strength
Moderate association strength
Points broadly clustered about a trend line
Weak association strength
Weak association strength
Points loosely clustered about a trend line