8.DSP.1c
Describe patterns observed on a scatter plot, including clustering, outliers, and association (positive, negative, no correlation, linear, nonlinear).
Example Problems
The numbers below are a softball team's scores over its 13-game season.
Use the 1.5 IQR Rule to find the number of outliers.
Use the 1.5 IQR Rule to find the number of outliers.
The numbers below are a softball team's scores over its 14-game season:
Use the 1.5 IQR Rule to find the number of outliers.
Use the 1.5 IQR Rule to find the number of outliers.
The numbers below are students' scores on a math test.
Use the 1.5 IQR Rule to find the number of outliers.
Use the 1.5 IQR Rule to find the number of outliers.
Khan Academy ResourcesClusters in scatter plotsOutliers in scatter plotsEyeballing the line of best fitPositive and negative linear associations from scatter plotsDescribing trends in scatterplotsMaking appropriate scatter plotsConstructing scatter plotsConstructing a scatter plotEstimating the line of best fit exerciseExample of direction in scatterplotsScatter plot: smokers

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