Question

select the correct answer.
consider this scatter plot.
which line best fits the data?
a. line a
b. line b
c. line c
d. none of the lines fit the data well.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze Line A

Line A has a positive slope, but the scatter plot data shows a negative trend (as x increases, y decreases), so Line A does not fit.

Step2: Analyze Line C

Line C has a steeper negative slope. The data points are not closely aligned with this steep slope; most points are above or below it in a way that doesn't follow the steep trend.

Step3: Analyze Line B

Line B has a negative slope that matches the general downward trend of the data points. The points are more evenly distributed around Line B compared to the other lines, showing a better fit to the negative correlation in the scatter plot.

Answer:

B. line B