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There are several ways to find
Usually, there is no single line 6
the bestfitting line for a given
that passes through all the data
set of data points. In this lesson,
points, so you try to find the line 4
you will use a graphical
that best fits the data. This is
approach. bestfitting line.
called the bestfitting line. 2
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–2
–4
–6
–8
Approximating a BestFitting Line
250
DISCUS THROWS 240
The winning Olympic 230
discus throws from 1908 220
to 1996 are plotted in 210
the graph. Approximate 200
the bestfitting line for
Distance (ft)
190
these throws. 180
Write an equation of 170
your line. 160
150
140
130
120
110
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Years since 1900
Approximating a BestFitting Line
250
SOLUTION
(96, 230)
240
Find two points that lie
230
on the bestfitting line, 220
(96, 230)).. 200
Distance (ft)
190
Find the slope of the line 180
through these points. 170
160
150
140
130 (8, 138)
120
110
100
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Years since 1900
Approximating a BestFitting Line
250
= y230
= m– 138
x + b
210
Write slope intercept form.
96 – 8 200
Distance (ft)
m, 8 for x,
190
= 92
138 1.05 (8) + b
88= (1.05)
180 Substitute 1.05 for
170
138 for y.
y =
138 m=x 8.4 +
+ b b 160
Simplify.
150
129.6 = b 140
Solve for .b
130 (8, 138)
An equation of the bestfitting line is y = 1.05 x + 129.6.
120
110
In most years, the winner of the discus throw was able to
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throw the discus farther than the previous winner.
Years since 1900
DETERMINING THE CORRELATION OF X AND Y
In this scatter plot, x and y
have a positive correlation,
which means that the points
can be approximated by a line
with a positive slope.
DETERMINING THE CORRELATION OF X AND Y
In this scatter plot, x and y
have a negative correlation,
which means that the points
can be approximated by a
line with a negative slope.
DETERMINING THE CORRELATION OF X AND Y
In this scatter plot, x and y
have relatively no correlation,
which means that the points
cannot be approximated by
a line.
DETERMINING THE CORRELATION OF X AND Y
TYPES OF CORRELATION