Look for Covariation

Lesson

Introduction Use a scatter plot to look for covariation between two numeric attributes Distinguish positive and negative correlation (or no correlation) Distinguish ‘strong’ and ‘weak’ correlation Recognize whether a relationship is linear or nonlinear Plot a “best fit” line, and interpret what its equation says about the nature of the relationship. Recognize that correlation does not necessarily mean one factor causes the other

Topics and standards: Correlation, Interpreting Slope, LSRL