Asked by christina shearrin on May 09, 2024
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For negative correlations, as the scatter plot dots become more widely dispersed :
A) The strength weakens to close to 0.
B) The strength increases to close to 0.
C) The strength weakens to close to -1.
D) The strength increases to close to -1.
Negative Correlations
A relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases.
Scatter Plot
A graphical representation used to display values for typically two variables for a set of data, showing how much one variable is affected by another.
Widely Dispersed
Spread out over a large area or among a large number of people; not concentrated in one place.
- Grasp the interpretation of scatter plots in determining correlation strength and direction.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the interpretation of scatter plots in determining correlation strength and direction.
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