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How do doctors predict a child's future height? Scholars use one case study to determine the height of a child two years into the future. They graph the given data, determine the line of best fit, and use that to estimate the height in the future. This aids the class discussion of using the data for a larger population size.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss how to determine the dependent and independent variables
- Compare the line of best fit with the information from the CDC's growth charts
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes prior knowledge of graphing points, evaluating lines, and creating graphs of data
- Requires either graphing calculators or software for creating scatter plots
Pros
- Simple, yet interesting, way to practice data analysis
- Requires less than half a typical class period
Cons
- None