Skill 10: Line of Best Fit

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3 questions
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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?

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Through which pairs of points could a trend line be drawn that represents the data? Choose all that apply.

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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.