Scatter Plots and Lines of Best Fit

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Theme:

Pre-Algebra: Data Analysis

Grades:

6 - 8

Subject:

Math

Duration:

One to two 45–60 minute period(s)

Standards
& Goals:

New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (8th Grade)
4.3.8 C. Patterns and Algebra – Use patterns, relations, symbolic algebra and linear functions to model situations.

4.4.8 A. Data Analysis, Probability and Discrete Mathematics – Select and use appropriate representations for sets of data, and measures of central tendency.
• Scatter plot
Make inferences and formulate and evaluate arguments based on displays and analysis of data sets. Estimate lines of best fit and use them to interpolate within the range of data.

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:

  • Create scatter plots and determine whether there is a positive correlation, negative correlation or no correlation between sets of data.
  • Draw, and write equations for, lines of best fit.
  • Make predictions about data based on scatter plots and lines of best fit.
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