Activity Overview
In this activity, students analyze statistical data using the calculator and the TI InterActive!™ software. They use linear regression to study the increase in levels of carbon dioxide emission over the years.
Before the Activity
Download the TI Connect™ software to transfer data from the computer to the calculator
Link the TI Connect to the calculator
Install the TI InterActive! on the computer
Print pages 1 - 2 from the attached PDF file for the class
During the Activity
Distribute the printed pages to the class.
Follow the Activity procedures:
Download the data table into the data editor
Name the lists and copy the list tables into a document
Export the data from the computer to the calculator
Plot a graph of Carbon Dioxide Emissions versus Number of Years
Perform a linear regression [on the calculator or on TI InterActive] and find a line of best fit
Use the graph editor to include the best fit line on the graph
Graph the CO2 emissions per capita by year
Plot a graph of CO2 emissions per unit of GDP
Based on the regression curve, answer questions listed on the activity pages
After the Activity
Review student results:
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary