Line of Best Fit

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What does a correlation coefficient of r = 0.92 indicate?

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Strong positive correlation.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What does a correlation show about two variables?

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They are related.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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What is the difference between correlation and causation?

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Correlation indicates a relationship, while causation implies one variable directly affects the other.

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How do you find the line of best fit using a calculator?

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Input the data points into the calculator and use the regression function to find the equation.

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CCSS.8.SP.A.2

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What is the equation of the line of best fit for the points (0,0), (1,2), (3,5), (6,7)?

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y = 1.14x + 0.64.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is an example of causation?

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The speed you drive affects the amount of fuel you use.

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What does a strong negative correlation indicate?

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As one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is a weak positive correlation?

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A slight increase in one variable is associated with a slight increase in another variable.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is the purpose of a line of best fit?

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To summarize the relationship between two variables in a dataset.

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What does it mean if two variables are unrelated?

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There is no correlation between the two variables.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9