Hand Me Your Data

Students will gather and use data to calculate a line of fit and the correlation coefficient with their classmates' height and hand size. They will use their line of fit to make approximations.
Resource ID#: 130165 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Graphing Calculators, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office, Java Plugin, GeoGebra Free Software (Download the Free GeoGebra Software), Scientific Calculator, Smart Phone/Tablet
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: line of best fit, linear functions, correlation coefficient, slope, positive correlation, negative correlation
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Student Center Activity
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Algebra

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