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Revision as of 20:16, 1 December 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A line of best fit is drawn on a Scatter Graph to fit the trend.
About Lines of Best Fit
- A line of best fit may be a straight line or a curve depending on how the points are arranged on the Scatter Graph.
Examples
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