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Complete the table with data showing the results of the examinations out of 100 taken by 9 students in Statistics class depicting either a positive or
Exam 1 (x) |
96 |
52 |
42 |
57 |
85 |
89 |
76 |
70 |
90 |
Exam 2 (y) |
92 |
79 |
55 |
49 |
80 |
92 |
62 |
87 |
89 |
Using the following information above:
- Draw a scatter
- Draw a line of best fit and comment on the
- Work out the gradient of the line of best
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