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What's a Scatter Plot? Instructional VideoWhat's a Scatter Plot? Instructional Video
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What's a Scatter Plot?

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Scatter plots refer to a graph of given data. Scatter plots offer a way to look at information and allows the observer to analyze and interpret possible meanings and trends of the given data. Predictions can often be made based on the patterns that appear on the graph.

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data analysis, scatter plots, graphs

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scatter plot, Graph, data, math
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:17
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For Teacher Use
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Flipped Classroom
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