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S-ID.6.c Warmup M1-056-A10-V04

Fit a linear function to data when a scatter plot suggests a linear association.

Compare possible lines of fit

Problem

Determine the better line of fit for a clear downward trend when line A runs through the middle with points above and below, while steeper line B falls below most right-side points. Justify the decision.

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Curriculum context
Course
Math I
Standard
S-ID.6.c
Category
Statistics and Probability
Domain
Interpreting Categorical and Quantitative Data
Objective
Fit a linear function to data when a scatter plot suggests a linear association.
Problem type
Compare possible lines of fit