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2.1 Using Lines to Model Data Scattergram and Linear Models The graph of plotted data pairs is called a scattergram. A linear model is a straight line or an equation that describes the relationship between two quantities for a true-to-life situation. Year Years since 1960 t Number of Visitors (millions) v 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 1.2 2.3 2.6 3.8 4.8 Example 1 Let v represent the number of visitors (in millions) to the Grand Canyon in the year that is t years since 1960. a. Fill-in the table of values for t. Identify the dependent and independent variables. b. Make a scattergram of th