What must be true of the two values in each bivariate observation?
Both values must describe the same observational unit.
The variable used to explain or predict is usually placed on the horizontal axis.
All points lie exactly on a straight line.
The association may have another explanation, such as a confounding variable.
Flashcards for AQA A Level Maths 2.2.2 Scatter diagrams and correlation, covering the key formulae, methods and definitions you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. 21 cards, matched to the AQA A Level Maths (7357) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 50% of marks at A Level Maths, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.