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Create Scatter and Residual Plots in Desmos

This document provides step-by-step instructions for using Desmos.com to create scatterplots, perform various types of regressions (linear, quadratic, exponential), and analyze residuals. It includes specific commands to input data and visualize results, as well as how to clear items from the graph. The guide is aimed at helping users effectively utilize Desmos for statistical analysis.

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Create Scatter and Residual Plots in Desmos

This document provides step-by-step instructions for using Desmos.com to create scatterplots, perform various types of regressions (linear, quadratic, exponential), and analyze residuals. It includes specific commands to input data and visualize results, as well as how to clear items from the graph. The guide is aimed at helping users effectively utilize Desmos for statistical analysis.

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STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS: DESMOS.

COM
Scatterplots, Best Fit Models (Regressions), and Residuals

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How to Make a Scatterplot:


1. Click the + button and then click the table option.
2. In x1, type in your x-values.
3. In y1, type in your y-values.
4. Desmos will graph your data points. You may have to adjust your zoom size. If you click the
wrench in the top right corner, you can change the x- and y-values that the graph will show or just
manipulate the graph by stretching it or moving it around.

How to Find the Least Squares Regression Line (Linear Regression):


1. Input your data.
2. In the next line, under your table, type in y 1 m x 1+ b. This will draw in the Least Squares
Regression Line and give you the slope (m) and y-intercept (b).

How to Find a Quadratic Regression:


1. Input your data.
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2. In the next line, under your table, type in y 1 a ( x1 ) +b x 1 +c . This will draw in the quadratic curve.

How to Find an Exponential Regression:


1. Input your data.
x
2. In the next line, under your table, type in y 1 a ( b ) . This will draw in the exponential curve.
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How to Find Residuals and Create a Residual Plot:


1. Input your data.
2. Find the Linear, Quadratic, or Linear Regression.
3. Hit plot next to the Residuals e1. This fills in the table with a new column that contains all of the
residual values. It also creates the residual plot.

How to Find the Sum of Residuals Squares:


1. Have your LSRL.
2. In the next line, type in total((e1)2). This will sum up the residuals (e1) after they are all squared.

How to Clear Items in [Link]:


1. Click the X at the end of the lines that you want to delete.

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