What is the line of best fit?
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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?
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3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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