Linear Regression Flashcard

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What is the equation of the line of best fit?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the formula for linear regression?

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

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Describe the correlation if the correlation coefficient is r = -0.26.

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The correlation is Negative and weak.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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If age is a and weight is W, what is the correct equation for the line of best fit?

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

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What does a strong positive correlation indicate?

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A strong positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What does a weak negative correlation indicate?

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A weak negative correlation indicates that there is a slight tendency for one variable to decrease as the other increases.

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What is the range of correlation coefficients?

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The range of correlation coefficients is from -1 to 1.

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What does a correlation coefficient of 0 indicate?

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A correlation coefficient of 0 indicates no correlation between the variables.

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What is the slope in the equation of a line?

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The slope in the equation of a line (y = mx + b) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept represents the value of y when x is 0.

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