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Line of Best Fit

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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

ScatterGraphVariables.png
ScatterGraphStraight.png
This scatter graph shows a straight line of best fit. This scatter graph shows a straight line of best fit.
ScatterGraphCurve.png
ScatterGraphCurve2.png
This scatter graph shows a curved line of best fit. This scatter graph shows a curved line of best fit.