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Shake It Up with Scatterplots Lesson PlanShake It Up with Scatterplots Lesson Plan
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Shake It Up with Scatterplots

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Students identify how to use a scatterplot to compare two sets of data to determine if they are related. Then they identify and describe the definition of regression line (the "line of best fit"). Students also identify how scientists and actuaries use math and data to study earthquake probability.

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probability, regression line, scatter plots, graphs

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actuaries, probability, regression line, scatterplots, math
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
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Ed Software
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