Line of best Fit

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What is the line of best fit?

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The line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot. It shows the trend of the data points.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does the slope of the line of best fit represent?

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The slope of the line of best fit represents the rate of change of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does the y-intercept of the line of best fit represent?

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The y-intercept of the line of best fit represents the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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How do you determine the line of best fit using a graph?

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To determine the line of best fit, visually inspect the scatter plot and draw a line that best represents the trend of the data points, minimizing the distance from the points to the line.

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What is an outlier in a data set?

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An outlier is a data point that differs significantly from other observations in the data set, often lying outside the overall pattern.

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How can you identify an outlier in a scatter plot?

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An outlier can be identified in a scatter plot as a point that is far away from the cluster of other points.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is the purpose of the line of best fit?

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The purpose of the line of best fit is to make predictions about the dependent variable based on the independent variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does it mean if a line of best fit has a positive slope?

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A positive slope indicates that as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable also increases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does it mean if a line of best fit has a negative slope?

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A negative slope indicates that as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable decreases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5