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Line of best fit
/lˈaɪn ɒv bˈɛst fˈɪt/
/lˈaɪn ʌv bˈɛst fˈɪt/
Line of best fit
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a straight line drawn through the center of a group of data points on a scatter plot representing the best approximation of the relationship between the variables being studied
Example
The line of best fit on the scatter plot showed a clear upward trend.
In the analysis, the line of best fit revealed that as study time increases, so do the test scores.
The scatter plot with the line of best fit helped us understand the relationship between temperature and energy consumption.
The software automatically calculates and displays the line of best fit on the graph.
By calculating the line of best fit, we can predict future values based on the current data.