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linear relationship

linear relationship A linear relationship is a pattern between two variables in which the points on a scatterplot follow a straight-line trend.

A linear relationship is a pattern between two variables in which the points on a scatterplot follow a straight-line trend. It can still be considered linear when points do not fall exactly on the line, as long as their departures are random rather than showing a systematic pattern.

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