SOL Prep

Descriptive Statistics

Virginia SOL PS.DS.5

Represent and analyze quantitative bivariate data with scatterplots to identify relationships.

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What students need to be able to do

  • Create scatterplots using technology.
  • Examine scatterplots by analyzing form (linear/nonlinear), direction (positive/negative/no association), strength (strong/moderate/weak), and unusual features (clusters, gaps, influential points, outliers).