Line of Best Fit
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 general direction of the data points.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a positive association in a graph indicate?
Back
A positive association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative association in a graph indicate?
Back
A negative association indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'no association' mean in a graph?
Back
No association means that there is no discernible relationship between the two variables; changes in one do not affect the other.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you determine the line of best fit on a scatter plot?
Back
The line of best fit can be determined by visually inspecting the scatter plot and drawing a line that minimizes the distance from all points to the line.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?
Back
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a line?
Back
The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x (rise over run).
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