Scatterplots Part 4: Equation of the Trend Line


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Learn how to write the equation of a linear trend line when fitted to bivariate data in a scatterplot in this interactive tutorial.

This is part 4 in 6-part series. Click below to open the other tutorials in the series.

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Subject(s): Mathematics, Mathematics (B.E.S.T. - Effective starting 2022-2023)
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: biavariate data, linear, equation, y=mx+b, slope, y intercept, statistics, scatterplots, trend lines, best fit, mathematics, equations, trends, algebra, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades 6-8

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