Linear Regression

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9th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Linear Regression?
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Linear Regression is a statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables by fitting a linear equation to observed data.
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CCSS.8.SP.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?
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The equation of a line in slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.6
CCSS.8.F.A.3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the slope in a linear regression equation represent?
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The slope represents the rate of change of the dependent variable for each unit change in the independent variable.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the y-intercept in a linear regression equation represent?
Back
The y-intercept 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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the line of best fit?
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The line of best fit is found using methods such as least squares, which minimizes the sum of the squares of the vertical distances of the points from the line.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 provide a predictive model that can be used to estimate values of the dependent variable based on the independent variable.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a residual in linear regression?
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A residual is the difference between the observed value and the predicted value from the regression line.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6B
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