Line of best Fit
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the line of best fit?
Back
The line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot. It shows the trend of the data points.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?
Back
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CCSS.8.EE.B.6
CCSS.8.F.A.3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the slope of the line of best fit represent?
Back
The slope of the line of best fit represents the rate of change of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the y-intercept of the line of best fit represent?
Back
The y-intercept of the line of best fit represents the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.
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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you determine the line of best fit using a graph?
Back
To determine the line of best fit, visually inspect the scatter plot and draw a line that best represents the trend of the data points, minimizing the distance from the points to the line.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an outlier in a data set?
Back
An outlier is a data point that differs significantly from other observations in the data set, often lying outside the overall pattern.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify an outlier in a scatter plot?
Back
An outlier can be identified in a scatter plot as a point that is far away from the cluster of other points.
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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B
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