Question

quiz: pre - lab quiz - using excel for graphing
points possible: 1.00
opened: 09/01/2025 9:40am(cdt)
closes: 09/08/2025 9:40am(cdt)
question 5 of 9
the purpose of the best - fit line on an experimental scatterplot is to identify any linear trend in scattered data. the best - fit line allows us to
choose...
ignore data points that dont fit the line.
predict behavior between measured data using its slope.
determine individual slopes between each set of data points.

Explanation:

The best - fit line represents a trend in scattered data. Its slope can be used to predict values between measured data points. It doesn't mean ignoring non - fitting points, and it's not for determining individual slopes between each data point pair.

Answer:

predict behavior between measured data using its slope.