Estimated line of best fit

Definition

A line positioned by eye to follow the overall relationship, with points and their distances from the line roughly balanced on either side.

Used by OCR

Specification 9.3 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

Where the pattern is approximately straight, an estimated line of best fit can be drawn by eye using a ruler.
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GCSE Geography · key term

A line positioned by eye to follow the overall relationship, with points and their distances from the line roughly balanced on either side.

Used by OCR

Specification 9.3 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

Where the pattern is approximately straight, an estimated line of best fit can be drawn by eye using a ruler.
Revise: Interpreting Bivariate Data and Drawing Conclusions

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