Best Fit Lines

Best Fit Lines

Step 1: Draw a line that approximates the trend of the data

values. Often there are a few points above and a few points
below the line. The line doesnt have to intersect any data
values

Step 1: Draw a line that approximates the trend of the data

values. Often there are a few points above and a few points
below the line. The line doesnt have to intersect any data
values

Step 2: Draw a box around 2 points on the line of best fit. Use
the points to determine the slope of the best fit line.

Step 2: Draw a box around 2 points on the line of best fit. Use
the points to determine the slope of the best-fit line.

Step 3: Estimate the y-intercept from the graph.

Step 3: Estimate the y-intercept from the graph.

Step 4: Use your equation to estimate the craziness of a 4.5

month relationship

Step 4: Use your equation to estimate the craziness of a 4.5

month relationship