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Which of these scatter plots shows data that would best be modeled with a linear function? Be prepared to show your reasoning.
Graph A
Graph B
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Graph B. Your answer may vary, but here is a sample. The points in scatter plot B seem to follow the shape of a line of best fit. The points in scatter plot in A are very spread out.
Which of the following lines is most likely the line of best fit for the data provided?
number of trees in a forest | tons of oxygen produced by the forest |
---|---|
148 | 16.43 |
175 | 25.64 |
190 | 23.28 |
200 | 29.2 |
202 | 21.41 |
425 | 60.56 |
505 | 50.75 |
528 | 74.45 |
562 | 62.66 |
585 | 84.24 |
Compare your answer: