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2.3.3.3E: Scatter Plots (Exercises)

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Exercise 2.3.3.3E.1

Does the scatter plot appear linear? Strong or weak? Positive or negative?

This is a scatterplot with several points plotted in the first quadrant. The points form a clear pattern, moving upward to the right. The points do not line up , but the overall pattern can be modeled with a line.Figure 2.3.3.3E.4

Answer

The data appear to be linear with a strong, positive correlation.

Exercise 2.3.3.3E.3

Does the scatter plot appear linear? Strong or weak? Positive or negative?

This is a scatterplot with several points plotted in the first quadrant. The points move downward to the right. The overall pattern can be modeled with a line, but the points are widely scattered.Figure 2.3.3.3E.5
Exercise 2.3.3.3E.4

Does the scatter plot appear linear? Strong or weak? Positive or negative?

This is a scatter plot with several points plotted all over the first quadrant. There is no pattern.Figure 2.3.3.3E.6

Answer

The data appear to have no correlation.


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