Curve Fitting with Linear Models Flashcards

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What is Correlation?

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The strength and direction of the linear relationship between multiple variables.

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What is a Line of Best Fit?

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A line on a graph that best describes the data given.

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What is the Correlation Coefficient?

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A measure of how well the data set is fit by a model. Usually represented by “r=”

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