Asymptotic Behavior in Shark Growth Research

Fishery Scientist from Florida State University discusses his new research in deep sea sharks and the unusual behavior that is found when the data is graphed.

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Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
Grade Level(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: chip, cotton, florida, state, university, marine, lab, ocean, deep sea, shark, data, scatterplot, regression, model, asymptote, catch limit, reproduction, nonlinear
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Professional/Enthusiast
Resource Collection: CPALMS Perspectives Videos for Algebra

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