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Which of the following is the most appropriate use of a scatterplot?

  • Displaying the distribution of a single categorical variable.
  • Comparing the means of several groups.
  • Showing the changes in a variable over time.
  • Visualizing the association between two quantitative variables. (correct)

Correlation can be used to accurately measure the strength of any association, linear or non-linear, between two variables.

False (B)

List the three conditions that must be checked before one can use correlation to measure the association between two variables.

  1. Quantitative Variables Condition
  2. Linearity Condition
  3. Outlier Condition

An observation that lies far away from the other data points in a scatterplot is called an ______, and can significantly distort the correlation.

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Match each scenario with the type of relationship (positive, negative, or no association) you would expect to see in a scatterplot:

<p>Average daily temperature vs. sales of air conditioning units = Positive Amount of rainfall vs. sales of lawn mowers = Negative Shoe size vs. IQ = No association</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a condition that must be checked before using correlation to measure the strength of association between two quantitative variables?

<p>Categorical Variable Condition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A scatterplot is an effective way to display the relationship between two categorical variables.

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Define 'association' in the context of analyzing the relationship between two variables using a scatterplot.

<p>Association refers to whether a change in the value of one variable is related to a change in the value of another variable visualized in a scatterplot. It describes the general relationship observed, such as positive or negative correlation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If higher values of one variable tend to occur with higher values of another variable, there is a _________ association.

<p>positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the variable pairs with the most suitable visualization method to analyze their association.

<p>Average Daily Temperature and Sale of A/C Devices = Scatterplot Cholesterol and Dietary Intake = Scatterplot Job Satisfaction and the Number of Employees Working in the Company = Scatterplot Sale of Lawn Mowers and Amount of Rainfall = Scatterplot</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a scatterplot?

<p>A graph that plots one quantitative variable against another. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations is best visualized using a scatterplot?

<p>The relationship between a person’s weight and height. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do scatterplots help in data analysis?

<p>They reveal associations between two quantitative variables. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An association between two variables exists when...

<p>A change in one variable is associated with a change in another variable. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each variable pair with the type of association you would expect in a scatterplot:

<p>= Amount of rainfall vs. sales of umbrellas = Negative association Shoe size vs. IQ = No association Hours studied vs. exam score = Positive association</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a condition that must be checked before using correlation to measure association?

<p>Random Sampling Condition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about correlation is TRUE?

<p>Correlation measures only linear relationships between two quantitative variables. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correlation values suggests the strongest linear association?

<p>r=−0.8 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a dataset has an outlier, how will it affect correlation?

<p>It can distort the correlation, making it stronger or weaker. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Correlation tells us...

<p>The direction and strength of a linear relationship. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An observation that lies far away from the other data points in a scatterplot is called a(n) ________, and it can significantly distort the correlation.

<p>Outlier</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible effect of outliers in a dataset?

<p>They can strengthen or weaken the correlation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Linear regression is used to...

<p>Model the relationship between two quantitative variables (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of the least squares regression line?

<p>It minimizes the total vertical distance between the data points and the line. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of correlation and linear regression?

<p>They can only describe linear relationships. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When interpreting a regression equation, what does the slope represent?

<p>The change in the response variable for a one-unit increase in the explanatory variable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations would be best analyzed using linear regression?

<p>Analyzing the relationship between study time and test scores (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following visualizations is most appropriate for displaying the relationship between two categorical variables?

<p>Bar Chart (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes extrapolation in regression analysis?

<p>Making predictions outside the range of observed data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a residual represent in regression analysis?

<p>The difference between an observed value and its predicted value. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an association between two variables?

<p>A change in one variable is associated with a change in another variable. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a scatterplot?

<p>Displays trends over time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a strong correlation?

<p>The correlation coefficient (r) is close to either -1 or 1. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the correlation coefficient (r) is close to 0, what does it indicate?

<p>No linear relationship between the variables. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the impact of outliers on correlation?

<p>They can distort the correlation, making it stronger or weaker. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the y-intercept of a regression line represent?

<p>The predicted value of y when x = 0. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the least squares regression line?

<p>It minimizes the sum of squared residuals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the slope of a regression line tell us?

<p>How much y is expected to change for a 1-unit increase in x. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is extrapolation in regression analysis?

<p>Making predictions beyond the range of observed data. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a residual represent in regression analysis?

<p>The difference between an observed and predicted value. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Scatterplot

A visual representation that plots one quantitative variable against another to display data.

Association

Indicates if a change in one variable is related to a change in another.

Correlation

Measures the strength of the linear relationship between two quantitative variables.

Quantitative Variables Condition

Correlation can only be applied to quantitative variables.

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Linearity Condition

Correlation measures the strength of the linear association.

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What is a scatterplot?

A visual display showing the relationship between two quantitative variables.

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What does association mean?

A change in one variable being linked to a change in another variable.

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Quantitative data check?

Check if data involves numbers, not categories.

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Outlier Effect?

Unusual data points that skew results.

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Study Notes

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  • Tangerine offers promotions on new money transferred to savings accounts, featuring high interest rates for the first few months.
  • Questions arise regarding how much new money is attracted by promotional interest rates, such as 1% or 2% higher than the base rate, and how to visualize this relationship.

Scatterplots Explained

  • Scatterplots plot one quantitative variable against another, offering an effective way to visualize data.
  • They are the ideal way to picture associations between two quantitative variables

Correlation vs Causation

  • Two variables may be correlated without implying a cause-and-effect relationship.
  • A third, unseen "lurking" variable may influence both variables.
  • Correlation, therefore, does not equate to causation.

Correlation Properties

  • The standard deviation of the residuals (Se) assesses the spread of points around the regression line.
  • Estimating the standard deviation of residuals is done by using Se = √Σe² / n-2

Simple Regression Results

  • The formula y=bo+b,x is the equation for simple regression
  • When interpreting the graph, S is 3049.50
  • R-Sq is 15.3%

Regression to the Mean

  • When analyzing data or sets, use this equation to determine each predicted value Å·
  • It indicates closeness to the mean 2y/2x
  • Each value should be as close to the mean as possible.

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