Question

what does a residual value of 1.3 mean when referring to the line of best fit of a data set? a data point is 1.3 units above the line of best fit. a data point is 1.3 units below the line of best fit. the line of best fit has a slope of -1.3 the line of best fit has a slope of 1.3.

Explanation:

Residual is the vertical distance from data - point to line of best fit. Positive residual means above the line.

Answer:

A. A data point is 1.3 units above the line of best fit.