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Scatter plots, correlation, residuals and lines of best fit
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Grade 9
Algebra 1
Scatter plots, correlation, residuals and lines of best fit
Grade 9 Math
Scatter plots, correlation, residuals and lines of best fit
The main lesson, then each kind of problem it solves.
Scatter plots, correlation, residuals and lines of best fit
Main lesson
The least-squares line and r
Use this for “Predict the drinks sold at 62 °F from the line of best fit, and describe r.”
Positive, negative or none?
Use this for “Which scatter plot shows a negative correlation?” or “What does r = −0.78 say?”
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