Linear Regression

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What is Linear Regression?

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A statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables by fitting a linear equation to observed data.

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What does a positive correlation indicate?

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As one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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What is the slope in a linear regression equation?

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The slope represents the rate of change of the dependent variable for each unit increase in the independent variable.

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In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?

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The slope of the line.

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In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'b' represent?

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

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What does an r value of 0.3 indicate?

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A weak positive correlation between the two variables.

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How do you interpret the slope of 61.93 in the context of driving?

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They drove at a speed of 61.93 miles per hour.

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What is a scatter plot?

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A graphical representation that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables.

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What does a trend line in a scatter plot represent?

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The general direction or pattern of the data points.

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How can you use a trend line to make predictions?

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By extending the trend line to estimate the value of the dependent variable for a given independent variable.