ALGRZ.MATH.7.E
Determine if a given linear function is a reasonable model for a set of data arising from a real-world situation.
Algebraic Reasoning · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
Standard Unwrapping
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linear functionmodelset of datareal-world situation
Skills
- determine (if a linear function is a reasonable model for a set of data) #dok2
- analyze (sets of data from real-world situations) #dok2
- justify (the selection of a linear model) #dok3
- interpret (the fit of a linear function to real-world data) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify features of a set of data from a real-world situation. #dok1
- I can describe characteristics of a linear function. #dok1
- I can determine if a linear function appropriately fits a given set of data. #dok2
- I can explain why a linear function is or is not a reasonable model for a real-world data set. #dok3
- I can justify my selection of a linear function as a model for real-world data. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Not all data from real-world situations can be accurately modeled by a linear function.
- Determining if a linear function is a reasonable model requires examining the relationship between variables in real-world data.
Essential Questions
- What characteristics of a data set suggest that a linear function is an appropriate model?
- How can you tell if a linear model accurately represents a real-world situation?
- Why is it important to choose an appropriate model when analyzing real-world data?
- What are some limitations of using a linear function to model real-world situations?
- How can you justify your choice of a linear model for a set of data?