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In this correlation activity, students identify situations which produce positive, negative and no correlations. They draw the line of best fit. This one-page activity contains 5 multiple-choice problems.
Eighth graders graph a scatter plot and analyze it. In this math lesson, 8th graders plot their data using coordinate pairs, creating scatter plots. They draw the line of best fit and must come up with an equation for that line. They use the Ti to graph their results.
Eighth graders experiment with M&M's and a cup attached to a spring to to simulate a bungee jump. They graph the results of the experiment and make predictions for continuing the experiment. They determine the "line of best fit."
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, young scholars determine the line of best fit for a scatter plot and use the information to make predictions involving interpolation or extrapolation. The one page worksheet contains one multiple choice question. Answers are included.
Tenth graders investigate slope of a line. In this algebra/Applied math lesson students use technology to explore linear equations in order to connect rate of change to slope of a line.
In this matrices for data worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 29 various types of problems that include using matrices to illustrate data. First, they determine the sum, difference and scalar product for each matrices shown. Then, students write the equation of the line of best fit that models the data in the table. They also find the measures of central tendency and range for data.
Students collect data, analyze their data and draw conclusion. In this statistics lesson, students identify different patterns through graphing. They make predictions using these patterns and the line of best fit for the future. They approximate the line of best fit using two points.
Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of linear modelling. In this linear modelling lesson, pupils find the line of best fit for life expectancy data of Canadians. They compare life expectancies of men and women, and find the point of intersection when males and females have the same life expectancy.
Math whizzes model linear data in a variety of settings that range from the cost of car repairs to bike jumps to drug dosages. Learners construct scatterplots, interpret data points, and trends.
In this lesson, rubber bands are used as bungee cords to predict a thrilling, but safe, jump for Barbie. Algebra learners collect data, build a scatter plot, build a linear prediction equation to model a final jump. There a number of similiar lessons to this on the web, this is one of the most complete. Note: All of the rubber bands need to be the same size, and Barbie could easily be replaced with a Beanie Baby-type doll.