Interpreting Rate of Change: Calculating Slope

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the slope of a line of best fit, emphasizing the importance of understanding the scale of axes in bivariate data. It covers the concept of slope as the rate of change, rise over run, and its interpretation in real-world scenarios. The tutorial includes examples using scatter plots and real data to illustrate slope calculation and interpretation, such as the relationship between study time and points earned, and temperature changes affecting gas bills.

What does a slope of 1.33 points per minute indicate in a study context?

Interpret the meaning of a slope of -0.90 dollars per degree in terms of gas bills.