Three students are analyzing bean seedlings grown for a science experiment. The scatter plot shows the heights of the seedlings and the number of leaves on each plant. Each student draws a different trend line for the data.
• Kathy draws a line through points A and E.
• Calvin draws a line through points B and D.
• Deanna draws a line through points C and F.
Explain whether or not each student’s trend line represents the data.
Question 1
1.
Bridget drew the trend line shown in the following scatter plot. Which statement best explains whether the trend line is a good fit for the data?
Question 2
2.
The trend line is not a good fit for the data because most of the data points are below the trend line.
Through which pairs of points could a trend line be drawn that represents the data? Choose all that apply.