Height vs. Arm Span

Use data from students to create a scatterplot and explore the relationship between two body measurements. The Learner Will (TWL) investigate the relationship measurement of two body parts. TWL create a scatterplot by hand and with technology. TLW investigate the linear relationship between height and arm span. TLW do a linear regression and determine the y intercept and slope in context. TLW muse the data to make predictions. TLW be challenged to use the concepts learned to preform additional investigations.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding
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Extra Credit:

  • Explore the relationship of one of the situations you gave for the last question. 

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