Why Correlations?

This lesson is an introductory lesson to correlation coefficients. Students will engage in research prior to the teacher giving any direct instruction. The teacher will provide instruction on how to find the correlation coefficient by hand and using Excel.
Resource ID#: 53889 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Graphing Calculators, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Silverlight
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: Coefficient correlation, correlation, scatter plot, line of best fit
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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