8.MATH.5.D
Use a trend line that approximates the linear relationship between bivariate sets of data to make predictions.
Grade 8 · 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 between bivariate sets of data) #dok2
- make (predictions based on the trend line) #dok3
- analyze (the fit of a trend line to a set of bivariate data) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can use a trend line to model a linear relationship between two sets of data. #dok2
- I can make predictions about data using a trend line on a scatterplot. #dok3
- I can analyze how well a trend line fits a given set of data. #dok3
Big Ideas
- A trend line helps us understand and predict relationships between two variables in a data set.
- Trend lines allow us to make informed predictions about real-world situations based on patterns in data.
Essential Questions
- What is a trend line and how does it help analyze data?
- How can you use a trend line to make predictions?
- What information can we learn about a situation from the trend line in a scatterplot?
- How can we determine if a trend line is a good fit for the data?
- Why might predictions from a trend line not always be accurate?