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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Scatterplots and Correlation Review

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A scatterplot is a type of data display that shows the relationship between two numerical variables. Each member of the dataset gets plotted as a point whose x-y coordinates relates to its values for the two variables.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Describing Bivariate Data (Two Quantitative Variables)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students explore the relationship between two quantitative variables in bivariate data using various x-y plots. They compare the relationships for several categories on the same plot. Students calculate the correlation coefficient to...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Statistics: Linear Regression Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use a calculator to create a scatter plot and to determine the equation of the line of best fit.
Handout
Rice University

Hyper Stat Online Statistics Textbook: Correlation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource gives a definition of correlation and an example using a fire and fire fighters.
Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Scatter Plot

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive guide for learning all about scatter plots with definitions, how to construct and solve them, types of scatter plots, solved examples, and practice questions.
Handout
Rice University

Hyper Stat Online Statistics Textbook: Coefficient

For Students 9th - 10th
A definition of a coefficient, as used in statistics, that includes an example.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Bivariate Data

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This set contains statistics questions regarding bivariate data: scatter plots, the least-squares regression line, and their interpretation. The student is asked about the meaning of the various strengths and directions of linear...
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Other

Sky Mark: Scatter Plots

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page gives a description of scatter plots along with examples. Also provides explanations and statistics to aid student understanding.
Interactive
California State University

Cal State San Bernardino: Bivariate Distribution Applet

For Students 9th - 10th
The applet is a target at which green darts are shot either with a strict correlation to each other or without -- the user defines this. A good example of how bivariate data is truly influenced by two variables, possibly dependent upon...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Eyeballing the Line of Best Fit

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Students practice informally graphing a line of best fit to a scatter plot and answer questions to determine if a scatter plot has a correlation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video, get hints,...
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NC State University

Nc State University: Multiple Regression

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Excellent, comprehensive site on multiple regression. Key terms are defined and explained as needed. Links to relevant topics are provided.
Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Francis Galton

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of the father of eugenics, and find out how he contributed to the research on human intelligence.
Handout
McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill : Coefficient of Determination

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the coefficient of determination from the social science perspective. Includes two practice problems and their solutions.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: S Id Math Test Grades

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Ari has collected data on how much her classmates study each week and how well they did on their recent math test. Here is part of the data showing the percentage of each group (divided according to hours spent studying) who got B's or...
Article
University of Baltimore

University of Baltimore: Alternative Approach for Estimating a Regression Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A quick, three-step approach to estimating the regression line of a set of data known as the "distribution-free method." Written by Dr. Hossein Arsham
Handout
Other

Firearms and Violent Crime: Old Premises, Current Evidence

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive paper details the development of the modern gun issue, and uses statistical evidence to show the correlate between firearms and violent crime rates.
Interactive
Brown University

Brown University: Seeing Theory

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource provides interactive visualizations of probability concepts. Covers basic probability, compound probability, probability distributions, frequentist inference, Bayesian inference, and regression analysis. The authors are...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Describing Scatterplots (Form, Direction, Strength, Outliers)

For Students 9th - 10th
Description and example of a scatter plot.