What is a line of best fit?
Line of best fit - scatter plots

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A line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot, showing the trend of the data points.
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How do you determine the equation of a line of best fit?
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You can determine the equation by using statistical methods such as linear regression or by visually estimating the line that minimizes the distance to all points.
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What does the slope of a line of best fit represent?
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The slope indicates the rate of change between the dependent variable (y) and the independent variable (x). A positive slope means y increases as x increases, while a negative slope means y decreases as x increases.
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What is the y-intercept in the equation of a line?
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The y-intercept is the value of y when x is 0, representing where the line crosses the y-axis.
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What is an outlier in a scatter plot?
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An outlier is a data point that significantly differs from other observations, often lying far away from the trend of the data.
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How can you identify an outlier in a scatter plot?
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An outlier can be identified visually as a point that is distant from the cluster of other points or statistically using methods like the IQR (Interquartile Range) method.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for the slope (m) of a line given two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
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The slope is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
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