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Math Vocab
Scatterplots
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scatteplot | A graph of plotted points that shows the relationship between two sets of data. |
| Positive Correlation | As X increases, Y increases (positive slope) |
| Negative Correlation | As X increases, y decreases (negative slope) |
| No correlation | X and Y are not related |
| Trend Line/Line of Best Fit | Aline that best describes the trend of the data in a scatter plot. Used when the data points do not all lie on a line, but are close to a line. |
| Characteristics of Scatterplots | 1. Direction: positive or negative 2. Strength: strong,weak 3. Form: linear, exponential, quadratic |