What is the primary purpose of a line of best fit in data analysis?

Line of Best Fit Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To connect all data points
To predict future data points
To minimize the distance between data points and the line
To maximize the distance between data points and the line
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When drawing a line of best fit, what should you aim for?
All points above the line
All points below the line
Half the points above and half below the line
No points touching the line
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to minimize the distance between the points and the line?
To make the line longer
To ensure the line accurately represents the data trend
To make the line shorter
To increase the number of points on the line
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What tool is recommended for estimating the line of best fit?
A calculator
A clear ruler
A protractor
A compass
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the least squares regression line used for?
To draw a perfect circle
To find the longest line
To calculate the most accurate line of best fit
To measure angles
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you derive the equation of the line of best fit?
By using points far from the line
By using any two random points
By using the highest and lowest points
By using two points on the line
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What form should the equation of the line of best fit take?
x = cy + m
y = cx + m
x = my + c
y = mx + c
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the importance of selecting points far apart on the line?
To make the line longer
To increase the number of points on the line
To ensure accuracy in calculating the gradient
To make the line shorter
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