Use statistics to decide if NFL quarterbacks earn their salaries! Learners study correlation coefficients after using technology to calculate regression equations. Through the data, they learn the meaning of correlation and correlation squared.

Concepts

scatter plots, linear regression, regression line, correlation, correlation coefficient, two variables

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Update the data to make it more relevant and recent

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals should have previous experience with the process of determining a regression equation
• Learners need access to graphing calculators

Pros

• Uses a topic that will pique learners' interest
• Provides a teaching guide with questioning suggestions and lesson design details

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-ID.B.6.a HSS-ID.B.6.c HSS-ID.C.7 HSS-ID.C.8 HSS-ID.C.9 MP4 MP7