Scatterplots and Correlation
Students create scatterplots to visualize the relationship between two quantitative variables. They assess the direction, form, and strength of the association and calculate the correlation coefficient.
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Students create scatterplots to visualize the relationship between two quantitative variables. They assess the direction, form, and strength of the association and calculate the correlation coefficient.
Key Questions
- How do we describe the relationship shown in a scatterplot?
- What does the correlation coefficient tell us about the data?
- Why does correlation not imply causation?
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