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Question 9 • Mathematics 8

Which statement is true about a trend line?

Answer
A
A trend line represents only the smallest data points.
B
A regression line and trend line are equivalent terms.
C
A trend line represents only the largest data points.
D
A regression line and a trend line are opposite terms.

Explanation

A trend line shows the general pattern in a set of data, rather than focusing only on the largest or smallest points. In many contexts, a regression line is the calculated line that summarizes that trend, so “regression line” and “trend line” are equivalent terms here.

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