Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: S Id.6a,7 Olympic Men's 100 Meter Dash
This task asks learners to identify when two quantitative variables show evidence of a linear association and to describe the strength and direction of that association. Students will use a scatterplot showing the finishing times for the...
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Line of Best Fit 19 [Pdf]
The exercise has learners create the line of best fit for the given points. The handout is available in PDF format.
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Line of Best Fit 20 [Pdf]
The exercise has learners create the line of best fit for the given points. The handout is available in PDF format.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Fitting Quadratic and Exponential Functions to Scatter Plots
Determine if a quadratic or exponential model fits a data set better, then use the model to make a prediction. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Non Linear Association I
This set contains statistics questions regarding non-linear association: straightening data using logarithmic and power transformations. The student analyzes which type of regression will best model the data.