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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How do you use a line of best fit to make predictions?

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You can use the line to estimate values based on the trend shown in the scatter plot.

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What does a scatter plot represent?

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A scatter plot shows the relationship between two quantitative variables.

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

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The slope indicates the direction and strength of the relationship between the two variables.

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What does the correlation coefficient (r) indicate?

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It indicates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables.

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What does r = -0.89 signify?

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It signifies a strong negative linear relationship.

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What is the purpose of a trend line in a scatter plot?

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To summarize the data and show the general direction of the relationship.

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How can you predict values using a line of best fit?

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By locating the value on the x-axis and finding the corresponding value on the y-axis along the line.

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What does it mean if a line of best fit does not pass through the middle of the data set?

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It may indicate that the line is not accurately representing the trend of the data.

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What is an example of using a line of best fit in real life?

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Predicting sales based on advertising spend.

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