Will more deer result in more big game licenses? Scholars first research data on the number of deer and the number of big game licenses in Virginia between 1990 to 2009. They apply polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic regression to analyze the correlation between these two variables.

Concepts

data analysis, correlation, regression analysis, polynomial functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, deer

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Team up with an environmental science teacher for the lesson
  

Classroom Considerations

• Activity is intended for learners in a capstone course after taking the standard high school math sequence
• Experience with regression analysis using graphing calculators and spreadsheet programs is necessary
• Lessons 2 and 3 of the unit are in a separate resource
  

Pros

• Includes sample rubrics for the lesson
• Incorporates real-world data in the math classroom
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-ID.B.6.a