line of best fit
Plural
lines of best fit
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a straight line drawn through the center of a group of data points on a scatter plot representing the best approximation of the relationship between the variables being studied
- The line of best fit on the scatter plot showed a clear upward trend.
- By calculating the line of best fit, we can predict future values based on the current data.
- The scatter plot with the line of best fit helped us understand the relationship between temperature and energy consumption.
- In the analysis, the line of best fit revealed that as study time increases, so do the test scores.
- The software automatically calculates and displays the line of best fit on the graph.