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Linear Systems: Least Squares Approximations

For Students Higher Ed
In this least squares approximation worksheet, students determine the number of solutions a given linear system has. They find the least square error and the equation of a line of best fit for a set of three points. Students find the...
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Integration: Statistics, Scatter Plots and Best-Fit Lines

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this math worksheet, learners identify the type (if any) of correlation on 6 scatter plots. They use information given on a table to create a scatter plot and identify the type of correlation. Students use the scatter plot to make...
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Lines of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners determine if there is an associationm in a scatter plot of data. They analyze data through predictios, comparisons, and applications. Students calculate the line of best fit using a graphing calculator. They display data in...
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Get a Half Life!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use M&M's to experiment with data. They use a graphing calculator to determine the best equation for their data; linear, quadratic or exponential. They analyze the data to find the half-life of their M&M's.
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Line Best Fit

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars identify the line of best fit. For this statistics lesson, students analyze graphs and plots to identify positive, negative or no correlation. They find the line of best fit for different scatter plots.
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The Graduation Dilemma

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore data analysis.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders collect and organize data to create a scatter plot.  Students use the regression feature of the calculator to find the line of best fit and use the equation to...
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Unit 13: Graphs, Correlation, Line of Best Fit

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concepts of graphs, correlations, line of best fit, and the dipstick problem. In this graph, correlation, line of best fit and dipstick problem lesson, students solve problems on the above mentioned topics. ...
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Commercial Salmon Fishing

For Students 9th - 12th
High schoolers work with data about commercial fishing ofsalmon in Alaska. Students gather data, graph it, and analyze it.
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Line Of Best Fit: Feet & Forearms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners actively find the line of best fit. They gather their own data and then use a calculator to find the line of best fit, as well as the equation. They see how to use the TI 81 calculator in order to find the line of best fit.
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Bungee M&M's

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders experiment with M&M's and a cup attached to a spring to to simulate a bungee jump. They graph the results of the experiment and make predictions for continuing the experiment. They determine the "line of best fit."
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Drops on a Penny

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders experiment to determine the number of drops of water a heads up penny hold. They create a stem and leaf graph of the class results and use the data for further experimentation on a tails up penny.