Lines of Best Fit - 8th Grade
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a line of best fit?
Back
A line that best represents the data on a scatter plot, showing the general direction of the data points.
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CCSS.8.SP.A.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
TRUE OR FALSE: A line of best fit must go through the origin.
Back
False
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a positive association in a scatter plot indicate?
Back
As one variable increases, the other variable also increases.
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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative association in a scatter plot indicate?
Back
As one variable increases, the other variable decreases.
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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if there is no association between two variables?
Back
Changes in one variable do not affect the other variable.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you determine the strength of an association in a scatter plot?
Back
By observing how closely the data points cluster around the line of best fit.
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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a line of best fit?
Back
To summarize the relationship between two variables and make predictions.
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CCSS.8.SP.A.2
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