Understanding Correlation and Regression

Understanding Correlation and Regression

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

FREE Resource

This video provides a comprehensive review of scatter plots and linear regressions, using examples such as sparrowhawk data and stock market analysis. It covers how to describe data associations using the FUDDS acronym, create and interpret regression lines, and understand correlation coefficients and determination. The video also discusses model appropriateness, residuals, and the influence of high-leverage points. Additionally, it includes practical examples and computer output interpretation from a Merlyn study.

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

A review of unit 1 on probability

A full review on unit 2 about scatter plots and linear regressions

An introduction to calculus

A discussion on biology of sparrowhawks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in creating a scatter plot using a calculator?

Entering data into two lists

Finding the median

Drawing the plot manually

Calculating the mean

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 'F' in the FUDDS acronym stand for?

Form

Frequency

Function

Factor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correlation coefficient represented by?

P value

Q value

R value

S value

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a negative correlation coefficient indicate about the direction of the association?

No direction

Positive direction

Negative direction

Circular direction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of variation can be explained by the model if the R-squared value is 0.56?

100%

56%

44%

0%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the slope in a regression equation represent?

The average of x and y

The maximum value of y

The y-intercept

The change in y for a one-unit change in x

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