Combined Science GCSE
Lines and curves of best fit
What Lines and curves of best fit means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Lines and curves of best fit
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Reference: AQA
A smooth line or curve drawn through or near the plotted points to show the overall trend, rather than joining every point dot-to-dot.
Topics that use Lines and curves of best fit
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