Scatter Plots and CorrelationReading a cloud of points, and the trap everyone falls into.8th GradeA scatter plot shows two variables at once, one point per subject.1LOOK FOR A DIRECTIONUp to the right is positive; down is negative; no pattern isnone.2JUDGE THE STRENGTHTightly clustered is strong. Widely scattered is weak.3SPOT OUTLIERSPoints far from the rest. Ask why before removing them.4DRAW A LINE OF BEST FITRoughly equal numbers of points above and below.THE TRAPIce cream sales and drownings correlate strongly.Neither causes the other. Hot weather causes both.A correlation shows two things move together. It never shows thatone made the other happen.Scatter Plots and Correlationwww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 8th Grade

Scatter Plots and Correlation

Reading a cloud of points, and the trap everyone falls into.

How to use it

Correlation is not causation. Say it out loud every time you read one.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
8th Grade
Ages
13–14
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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