Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scatter Plots and Linear Correlation Grades 11 12

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This Concept introdices scatterplots and linear correlation for bivariate data.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Linear Correlation Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use examples to determine and explain the linear correlation of independent and dependent variables.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Positive and Negative Linear Associations From Scatter Plots

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Practice identifying the types of correlations shown in scatter plots. Sometimes we see linear correlations (positive or negative), sometimes we see non-linear correlations (the data seems to follow a curve), and other times we don't see...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scatter Plots and Linear Correlation

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers plotting a scatterplot and finding a linear equation that best fits the data.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Statistics: Scatter Plots and Linear Correlation

For Students 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this tutorial, students learn how to interpret data through the use of a scatter plot.
Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Identifying Types of Correlation From a Graph and Calculator

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Young scholars will identify different types of correlations graphically and by using the linear regression analysis obtained from a TI-84 Plus calculator. Students will also obtain and know the significance of a correlation coefficient...
Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Linear Regression and Correlation

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Young scholars are introduced to correlation between two variables and the line of best fit.
Unit Plan
Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Algebra Ii: Linear, Quadratic and Exponential Regression

For Students 10th - 11th Standards
Review linear regression and analyze how well this model fits the data. You will also be introduced to residuals and the correlation coefficient, and use these tools to determine whether or not a linear model is the best fit for a set of...
Interactive
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Linear Regression 1

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An interactive program where students will explore regression lines. Students will be introduced to the correlation coefficient and come to understand what it represents through the given exploration. Requires Java.
Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Multiple Linear Regression

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students compare multiple independent variables as predictors of one dependent variable. Students explore correlation and lines of best-fit.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Bivariate Data

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This set contains statistics questions regarding bivariate data: scatter plots, the least-squares regression line, and their interpretation. The student is asked about the meaning of the various strengths and directions of linear...
eBook
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Nist: Engineering Statistics Handbook: Scatter Plots and Linear Regression

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An explanation of scatter plots followed by examples of the many different kinds of scatter plots.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Correlation Coefficient Review

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The correlation coefficient r measures the direction and strength of a linear relationship. Calculating r is pretty complex, so we usually rely on technology for the computations. We focus on understanding what r says about a scatterplot.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Statistics: Inferences About Regression

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This Concept introduces students to testing a claim about linear regression.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Statistics: Linear Regression Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use a calculator to create a scatter plot and to determine the equation of the line of best fit.
Website
Other

Correlation Coefficients

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page provides a good discussion of correlation coefficients (r,) which indicate the "strength of the linear association between variables." Includes formulas and scatter plots. Some prior knowledge of statistics might be helpful.
Handout
University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow: Steps Statistics Glossary: Correlation Coefficient

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Overview of correlation coefficient, or a number between 1 and -1 which measures the degree to which two variables are linearly related. It is followed by a description of the Pearson product moment correlation coefficient.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The online assessment displays knowledge of concepts used in Algebra I. The multiple choice questions test learners on analyzing linear equations. Topics include calculating the equation of a line and interpreting correlation.
Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Scatter Plots

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains, with examples, what scatter plots are and how to interpret the data. Discusses trends, interpolation and extrapolation, and correlation. Includes a set of practice questions.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Da Vinci's Proportions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity is designed to help students work with linear regression models, error, correlation coefficients and coefficients of determination. In this activity students not only deal with the mathematical concepts of regression but...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Work vs. Leisure

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students can use lists of data and the correlation factor of various regressions to determine the best regression line.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Trends in Data

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A CSI activity that deals with "TRENDS IN DATA". You'll conduct an investigation whereby you'll measure parts of your body and contribute to the investigation data to solve a murder. You'll look at different relationships to find proper...
Lesson Plan
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Variable Estadisticas Bidimensionales

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In Spanish. This interactive unit shows you the statistical relationship between two variables.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Least Squares Regression

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Create your own scatter plot or use real-world data and try to fit a line to it. Explore how individual data points affect the correlation coefficient and best-fit line.