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1. Intro to Stats and Collecting Data55m
2. Describing Data with Tables and Graphs1h 55m
3. Describing Data Numerically1h 45m
4. Probability2h 16m
5. Binomial Distribution & Discrete Random Variables2h 33m
6. Normal Distribution and Continuous Random Variables1h 38m
7. Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals: Mean1h 3m
- Introduction to Confidence Intervals
  15m
- Confidence Intervals for Population Mean
  48m
8. Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals: Proportion1h 12m
- Sampling Distribution of Sample Proportion
  29m
- Confidence Intervals for Population Proportion
  42m
9. Hypothesis Testing for One Sample1h 1m
- Steps in Hypothesis Testing
  1h 1m
10. Hypothesis Testing for Two Samples2h 8m
11. Correlation48m
- Scatterplots & Intro to Correlation
  26m
- Correlation Coefficient
  21m
12. Regression1h 4m
13. Chi-Square Tests & Goodness of Fit1h 20m
14. ANOVA1h 0m

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Problem 10.CQQ.1

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Exercises 1–10 are based on the following sample data consisting of costs of dinner (dollars) and the amounts of tips (dollars) left by diners. The data were collected by students of the author.
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Scatterplot Construct a scatterplot and comment on the pattern of points.

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Step 1: Understand the problem. A scatterplot is a graphical representation of data points where each point represents a pair of values (in this case, dinner costs and tip amounts). The goal is to visually analyze the relationship between these two variables.

Step 2: Identify the variables. The x-axis will represent the independent variable (dinner costs), and the y-axis will represent the dependent variable (tip amounts). Ensure you have the data points ready for plotting.

Step 3: Plot the data points. For each pair of values (dinner cost, tip amount), plot a point on the graph where the x-coordinate corresponds to the dinner cost and the y-coordinate corresponds to the tip amount. Use a consistent scale for both axes to ensure clarity.

Step 4: Analyze the pattern of points. Look for trends or relationships in the scatterplot. For example, check if the points form a linear pattern, cluster in certain areas, or show no apparent relationship. This will help you comment on the correlation between dinner costs and tip amounts.

Step 5: Comment on the pattern. Based on the scatterplot, describe the observed relationship. For instance, if the points form an upward trend, it may indicate a positive correlation (higher dinner costs lead to higher tips). If the points are scattered randomly, it may suggest no correlation.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Scatterplot

A scatterplot is a graphical representation of two quantitative variables, where each point represents an observation in the dataset. The x-axis typically represents one variable (e.g., cost of dinner), while the y-axis represents the other variable (e.g., tip amount). This visualization helps identify relationships, trends, or patterns between the variables, such as correlation or clustering.

Correlation

Correlation refers to the statistical relationship between two variables, indicating how one variable may change in relation to another. It is measured by the correlation coefficient, which ranges from -1 to 1. A positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other tends to increase as well, while a negative correlation indicates that one variable increases as the other decreases.

Pattern Recognition

Pattern recognition in data analysis involves identifying trends, clusters, or anomalies within a dataset. In the context of a scatterplot, this means observing how the points are distributed, whether they form a linear relationship, or if there are any outliers. Recognizing these patterns is crucial for making inferences about the relationship between the variables and for guiding further statistical analysis.

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Exercises 1–10 are based on the following sample data consisting of costs of dinner (dollars) and the amounts of tips (dollars) left by diners. The data were collected by students of the author.[IMAGE]Scatterplot Construct a scatterplot and comment on the pattern of points.