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
choose...
connect scattered data points.
force all the data points to fit a line.
identify any linear trend in scattered data.

Explanation:

The best - fit line represents the overall linear pattern in data, not just connecting points or forcing fit.

Answer:

identify any linear trend in scattered data.