Line Fitting and Data Interpretation Review 1
Review key concepts of fitting lines to data and interpreting scatter plots. Consolidate skills in slope, intercepts, and linear trends.
Questions
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MultiChoice
Which scatter plot model represents a constant negative linear trend?
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If a line of best fit fits data very well, what can be said about the scatter plot residuals?
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MultiChoice
Given data points (2, 5), (4, 9), (6, 13), what is the slope of the linear trend line?
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What is the y-intercept for the line passing through (2, 5), (4, 9), (6, 13)?
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MultiChoice
Which of the following is an example of bivariate data?
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If a line of best fit has equation y = -0.75x + 12, what is the predicted y-value when x = 8?
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MultiChoice
What does a positive correlation between two variables imply?
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MultiChoice
When fitting a trend line manually, why should you avoid simply drawing from the minimum to maximum point?
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MultiChoice
If a dataset spans x = 10 to x = 50, estimating y at x = 30 is called:
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MultiChoice
If a dataset spans x = 10 to x = 50, estimating y at x = 90 is called:
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A scatter plot has a linear model y = 2.2x + 15. What is the expected change in y if x increases by 5?
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Which value of slope indicates the steepest downward trend line?