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What is a linear association?
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A linear association, or a linear relationship, refers to the relationship between two variables when their graph in a scatter plot forms a straight line. In this type of association, as the value of one variable increases or decreases, the value of the other variable changes proportionally, resulting in a consistent rate of change. The equation that represents a linear association is in the form of y = mx + b, where y is the dependent variable, x is the independent variable, m is the slope (rate of change), and b is the y-intercept (constant term).