Linear Functions w/ Scatterplots

Lesson Overview

Students will be able to identify and justify positive, negative, or no linear association in a scatter plot.

Duration

1-2 hours

Lesson Type

Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

How can analyzing the pattern of a scatter plot help us identify and express the relationship between two real-world variables using a linear function?

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8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Math
- Algebra
- Algebraic Thinking and Operations

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worksheet copies for each student

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Standards

A1.DPSR Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning
- A1.DPSR.1 Use statistical reasoning to summarize, represent, and interpret data on two categorical and quantitative variables
  - A1.DPSR.1.3 Find a linear function for a scatter plot that suggests a linear association

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