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A scatter plot and a possible line of best fit is shown

Is the line of best fit accurate for the data shown?

A scatter plot and a possible line of best fit is shown Is the line of best fit accurate-example-1
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

Since the residuals for each point are large when compared to the line, the line of best fit isn't accurate. A higher-degree function will most likely work here.

User Artur Zagretdinov
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Answer:

Yes. It is accurate for the data shown

Explanation:

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