On a scatterplot, a straight line that best "fits" the data points is referred to as a(n)

a. threshold line.
b. histogram.
c. interaction plot.
d. regression line.

d

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Nakisha is a baby from the United States who is not able to be breastfed by her mother, lives below the poverty level, and is now deficient in protein and calories

She has stopped growing and is exhibiting features of the disease ___________, which, if not treated, will ultimately lead to early death. a. nonorganic failure to thrive c. psychosocial dwarfism b. kwashiorkor d. marasmus

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