Question

Does setting up a best fit line mean "connecting the dots"?
GPT 3.5
No, setting up a best fit line does not simply mean "connecting the dots". It refers to the process of finding the line that best represents the relationship between the data points in a scatter plot. This line is determined through mathematical calculations and statistical analysis, aiming to minimize the distance between the line and the data points. While the best fit line does connect some of the dots, its purpose is to provide a more accurate representation of the overall trend or pattern within the data.