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Unit 1 Module 1 Lesson Guide

Subject Area
Science: Biology: Cells
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
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Unit 1 Module 1 Lesson Guide

Activity Overview

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Objectives

  • Students will analyze the linear association between two variables and interpret the association in the context of a given scenario.
  • Students will calculate a least-squares regression line and interpret the coefficients.
  • Students will determine the appropriateness of a least-squares regression plot by analyzing residuals and the effects of unusual points on the line.

Vocabulary

  • scatter plot
  • slope
  • y-intercept

About the Lesson

This lesson involves analyzing the association between the number of spaces from Go and the cost of the property on a standard Monopoly board.

As a result, students will:

  • Calculate a least-squares regression line for data and interpret the coefficients.
  • Discuss unusual points and their effects on the line.
  • Interpret a residual plot.

Subject Area
Science: Biology: Cells
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
3.0
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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