8adv.MATH.4.C
Use a trend line that approximates the linear relationship between bivariate sets of data to make predictions.
Grade 8 (Advanced) · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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trend linelinear relationshipbivariate sets of datapredictions
Skills
- use (a trend line to approximate a linear relationship) #dok2
- make (predictions based on a trend line) #dok2
- analyze (the relationship between bivariate sets of data) #dok2
- interpret (the strength and direction of a linear relationship from a trend line) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can use a trend line to approximate the linear relationship between two sets of data. #dok2
- I can make predictions from a trend line that matches bivariate data. #dok2
- I can analyze bivariate data for linear relationships using a trend line. #dok2
- I can interpret what a trend line shows about the association between two variables. #dok2
Big Ideas
- A trend line can be used as a mathematical model to represent and predict relationships in bivariate data.
- Understanding linear relationships helps interpret and make predictions about real-world situations using data.
Essential Questions
- How does a trend line help you understand the relationship between two variables?
- What steps do you take to draw a trend line for a given set of bivariate data?
- How can you use a trend line to make a prediction about future outcomes?
- What does the steepness and direction of a trend line tell you about the data?
- How can you determine if a trend line is a good fit for a set of data?