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QuizMultiple Choice

Linear Regression Methods

Question 15 • EAP-Algebra Functions and Data Analysis A CR

A scatterplot contains data showing the relationship between number of football games played and total number of rushing yards.Which graph displays the line of best fit for the data?

Answer
A
A graph has games on the x-axis and total rushing yards on the y-axis. A line of best fit goes through the points.
Option A
B
A graph has games on the x-axis and total rushing yards on the y-axis. A line of best fit is not steep enough.
Option B
C
A graph has games on the x-axis and total rushing yards on the y-axis. A line of best fit starts around (1, 0) instead of (0, 0) where the points begin.
Option C
D
A graph has games on the x-axis and total rushing yards on the y-axis. A line of best fit is horizontal and does not go through the points.
Option D