Question

4 which scatter plot does not show an appropriate line of best fit? a b c d

Explanation:

A line of best fit should closely follow the general trend of the scattered data points, with points distributed relatively evenly around it.

• Plot A: Points follow a downward trend matching the line.
• Plot B: Points follow an upward trend matching the line.
• Plot C: The line has a steep downward slope, but the data points show a much shallower downward trend, with most points lying far below the line, so this line does not fit the data appropriately.
• Plot D: Points follow an upward trend matching the line.

Answer:

C. The scatter plot with a steep downward line and data points showing a much shallower downward trend