Estimating from scatter graphs
I can estimate from scatter graphs.
Estimating from scatter graphs
I can estimate from scatter graphs.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- When a linear trend can be identified, you can draw a line of best fit.
- The line of best fit should represent the trend of the data.
- The line of best fit can be used to estimate the values of a data point.
- Lines of best fit should only be used to estimate the dependent variable.
Keywords
Line of best fit - A line of best fit is a line where the distance between each data point and the line is minimised.
Common misconception
The line of best fit always start at the origin.
The line of best fit could start at the origin but it does not always start there. This could be exemplified clearly with a scatter graph that has negative correlation.
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