D14 Line of Best Fit Rev Flashcardizz

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What is a line of best fit?

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A line of best fit is a straight line that best represents the data on a scatter plot, showing the trend of the data points.

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

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You can determine the line of best fit by visually inspecting the scatter plot and drawing a line that minimizes the distance between the line and all data points.

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

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A positive slope indicates a positive correlation between the two variables, meaning as one variable increases, the other also increases.

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

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A negative slope indicates a negative correlation between the two variables, meaning as one variable increases, the other decreases.

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What is the purpose of using a trend line in data analysis?

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The purpose of using a trend line is to summarize the relationship between variables and make predictions based on the data.

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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a graph that displays values for two variables for a set of data, showing how one variable is affected by another.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows no association?

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If a scatter plot shows no association, it means there is no discernible relationship between the two variables.

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What is linear regression?

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Linear regression is 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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How can you use a linear regression equation to make predictions?

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You can use a linear regression equation by substituting the value of the independent variable into the equation to calculate the predicted value of the dependent variable.

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero, indicating where the line crosses the y-axis.