Line of Best Fit

What is a line of best fit used for?

• To make predictions

• To make the graph look pretty

• To connect the points

• To make it look like you know what you are doing

Determine the predicted income if 22 hours were worked on an assembly job.

• $207.30

• $449.60

• $691.90

• $543.30

Is this line an accurate line estimate of best fit for the data?

• Yes

• No

Is this line an accurate line estimate of best fit for the data?

• Yes

• No

• y = x ; 20
• y = x + 2 ; 22
• y = 2 ; 2
• y = 0.5x + 2 ; 12

• y = 1.45x + 22
• y = -2x + 15
• y = 1.33x + 30
• y = -1.5x + 24

Which of the following lines represents the line of best fit for the scatter plot?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following lines represents the line of best fit for the scatter plot?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

Scatter Plots

Line of Best Fit

Statistics

Imagine you're helping Zoe, Mia, and Isla find the perfect line of best fit for their scatter plot project. Which of the following lines do you think will earn them an A+?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

Line C is the best choice as it closely follows the trend of the data points in the scatter plot, minimizing the distance from the points to the line, which is essential for a strong line of best fit.

Which equation best represents the line of best fit shown below?

• y = 4x

• y = 6x + 4

• y = 3x + 4

• y = 4x + 4