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Data Science Interview Challenge
Data Science Interview Challenge
Challenge 4: Regression Plots
Exploring the degree and nature of the relationship between variables is foundational in data science. One efficient way to discern this relationship, especially when predicting the behavior of one variable based on another, is through regression plots. Seaborn stands out with its extensive API, equipping users with intuitive tools to visualize regression lines and the spread of data around them.
Regression plots in Seaborn are designed to:
- Analyze the linear relationships between two numeric variables.
- Project potential outcomes based on the regression analysis.
- Highlight the spread or deviation of data points from the regression line.
By harnessing the power of Seaborn's regression plots, practitioners can understand linear relationships, assess the goodness of fit, and make informed predictions.

Task
Using Seaborn, showcase the linear relationship in a dataset:
- Plot a regression line to see how two variables linearly relate.
- Differentiate data scatter and the regression line based on a categorical variable.
Code Description
sns.regplot(x=year, y=passengers)
This code utilizes the
regplot
function from Seaborn to draw a regression line, indicating the linear relationship between the variables year
and passengers
. It aids in visualizing the trend and potential predictive capacity between these two variables.sns.lmplot(x='year', y='passengers', hue='month', data=data)
The
lmplot
function is a powerful tool that extends the capability of regplot
. In this instance, it plots a regression line between year
and passengers
but with a twist: the data points and regression lines are differentiated by months
using the hue
parameter, allowing for a nuanced understanding of monthly variations.Everything was clear?
Section 5. Chapter 4