Show learners how to plot data to determine correlation. A data analysis video gives examples of positive, negative, and no correlation between variables. The final example plots real-life data, provides a line of best fit, and makes a prediction using the line. 

Concepts

scatter plots, negative correlation, correlation, line of best fit

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video when a substitute is scheduled to facilitate the lesson
• Prompt learners to write the equation of the line modelled in the last minute
• Have pupils discuss the meaning of the slope and y-intercept of the line

Classroom Considerations

• Requires Internet access to show the YouTube video

Pros

• Examples are applicable to students and should generate interest
• Describes content clearly in an engaging, colorful way
• Demonstrates how the shape of the graph determines how one variable affects another

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSN-Q.A.1 HSS-ID.B.6.a HSS-ID.B.6.b