Problem 67 of 7
Draw an informal line of fit for scatter data 1, 12; 2, 10; 3, 8; 4, 7; 5, 5.
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balance points above and below line.
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Data must show an approximately linear association.
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1. Sketch a line through the middle of the point cloud.
2. Balance points above and below the line.
3. Use two points on the line to estimate its equation if needed.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
A line determined by an obvious outlier if it ignores the main trend.