If the line fits, where's it?

In this lesson students learn how to informally determine a "best fit" line for a scatter plot by considering the idea of closeness.
Resource ID#: 71436 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, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office, GeoGebra Free Software (Download the Free GeoGebra Software), Scientific Calculator
Instructional Time: 55 Minute(s)
Keywords: scatter plot, slope, perpendicular, distance, best fit line, line of fit, correlation coefficient, slope, positive correlation, negative correlation
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Algebra

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