SAT: Quantitative Evidence Glossary
10 essential terms — because precise language is the foundation of clear thinking in SAT: Quantitative Evidence.
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A chart that uses rectangular bars of varying lengths to compare values across categories. Bars can be vertical or horizontal.
A third variable that influences both the independent and dependent variables, creating a misleading appearance of a direct relationship between them.
A statistical relationship between two variables that change together. Positive correlation means both increase; negative correlation means one increases as the other decreases.
A grid of rows and columns that presents precise numerical values organized by category and variable.
A chart that uses points connected by lines to show how a variable changes over time. Useful for identifying trends, plateaus, and fluctuations.
A data point that is significantly different from the other values in a dataset. Outliers may indicate errors, unusual cases, or external factors.
A circular chart divided into slices that represent proportions of a whole. Each slice shows a category's percentage contribution.
A chart that plots individual data points on two axes to show the relationship between two variables. Often includes a trend line.
A distortion that occurs when the participants in a study are not representative of the population, often because they self-selected into the study.
The general direction of change in data over time: upward (increasing), downward (decreasing), or flat (stable).