Scatter Plots - Line of Best Fit

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What is a line of best fit used for?

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To make predictions.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.2

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What does the equation of a line of best fit represent?

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It represents the relationship between two variables in a scatter plot.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If a student studies for 3.5 hours, how can we predict their exam grade using a line of best fit?

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By using the line of best fit equation to find the corresponding grade.

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What is the general form of a linear equation?

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y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does the slope of a line of best fit indicate?

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The slope indicates the rate of change between the two variables.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept in the context of a line of best fit?

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

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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How do you determine the line of best fit from a scatter plot?

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By visually assessing the trend of the data points and drawing a line that best represents that trend.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a graph that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables.

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What does a positive slope in a line of best fit indicate?

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It indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope in a line of best fit indicate?

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It indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5