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Scatter Graphs
Revise Scatter Graphs in Statistics for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still pick up marks when it appears in mixed-topic papers.
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What is correlation?
Correlation describes the relationship between two variables. It shows how one variable changes when the other variable changes, but doesn't necessarily mean one causes the other.
What is no correlation?
No correlation (or zero correlation) occurs when there's no clear relationship between the variables. Points on the scatter graph appear randomly scattered with no obvious pattern.
Sample Questions
A scatter graph shows that as temperature increases, ice cream sales also increase. This is an example of:
A scatter graph shows a strong positive correlation between the number of ice creams sold and the number of drowning incidents at a beach. A student says: 'Ice cream causes drowning.' Explain why this conclusion is incorrect.
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