What is the line of best fit?
Line of Best Fit Review

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The line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot, showing the trend of the data points.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate the line of best fit using a linear equation?
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You can calculate the line of best fit using the least squares method, which minimizes the distance between the data points and the line.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a positive linear association indicate in a scatter plot?
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A positive linear association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.
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What does a negative association indicate in a scatter plot?
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A negative association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an outlier in a scatter plot?
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An outlier is a point that is far outside the main cluster of points, which can affect the line of best fit.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a nonlinear association look like in a scatter plot?
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A nonlinear association does not follow a straight line; the relationship between the variables may curve or change direction.
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What is the purpose of using a scatter plot?
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A scatter plot is used to visualize the relationship between two quantitative variables.
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