How to Draw a Line of Best Fit?

Plot the data points on a scatter graph

Look for the overall trend in the points

Draw a straight line that follows the trend and passes through the middle of the points

Make sure the line has roughly the same number of points above and below it

Do not force the line through every point

Extend the line across the graph if needed

Check that the line represents the data as closely as possible

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