Data Management (MDM4U) · Statistical Analysis

Two-variable data: line of best fit and correlation

Use a line of best fit to predict a value, or classify a correlation coefficient by strength and direction. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.

Practice this skill Curriculum: MDM4U-SA2.1

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A line of best fit relates hours studied (x) to test score (%) (y): y = 1.5x + 63.5. Using this line, predict y when x = 17.

y = 1.5x + 63.5

Answer: 89

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A line of best fit relates distance from school (km) (x) to commute time (minutes) (y): y = 1.5x + 35. Using this line, predict y when x = 4.

y = 1.5x + 35
📘 Worked solution
1y = 1.5(4) + 35Substitute x = 4 into the line of best fit equation.
2= 41Multiply and then add or subtract to simplify.

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