Scholars learn to create scatter plots and investigate any relationships that exists between the variables with a lesson that also show them that statistical relationships do not necessarily indicate a cause-and-effect relationship. 

Concepts

scatter plots, trend lines, correlation

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners find a data set of interest to create a scatter plot

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should be familiar with the customary system of units
• Lesson touches upon correlation and causation, but does not use these terms
• The sixth lesson in a 16-part series

Pros

• Includes scaffolding tips throughout the lesson, primarily for English language learners
• Shows where in the lesson to look for mathematical practices

Cons

• None

Common Core

8.F.B.5 MP7