Why is the equation 2003-13-02-00-00_files/i0310000.jpg not the equation of a line of best fit for the data set below?
Height (in.)
Arm span (in.)
42
41
45
43
52
55
48
49
49
49
53
52
59
60
45
44
44
45
60
57A.
Th slope of the line is negative, but the data set has a positive correlation.B.The slope of the line is positive, but the data set has a negative correlation.C.The y-intercept of 2003-13-02-00-00_files/i0310001.jpg will not produce a line that “centers” the scatter plot.
D.The data set has no correlation and cannot be accurately represented with a linear equation.

Question

Why is the equation 2003-13-02-00-00_files/i0310000.jpg not the equation of a line of best fit for the data set below?
Height (in.)
Arm span (in.)
42
41
45
43
52
55
48
49
49
49
53
52
59
60
45
44
44
45
60
57A.
Th slope of the line is negative, but the data set has a positive correlation.B.The slope of the line is positive, but the data set has a negative correlation.C.The y-intercept of 2003-13-02-00-00_files/i0310001.jpg will not produce a line that “centers” the scatter plot.
D.The data set has no correlation and cannot be accurately represented with a linear equation.

bakonloverk · Answer

Post the picture as an attachment.