Question

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Describe a trend line in a scatterplot and how it should look in comparison to the data points.

Answer 1

A trend line is a straight line that best represents the points on a scatterplot. The trend line may go through some points but need not go through them all. The trend line is used to show the pattern of the data. This trend line may show a positive trend or a negative trend.

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Answer 2

Sample Answer: A trend line describes the relationship between the two variables in a scatterplot. A trend line is sloped according to the general direction of the cluster of data points. It is drawn through the center of the cluster so the distance from the line to the points is minimized.

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