Statistical Investigations and Data Analysis · Statistics and Probability

Bivariate Data and Scatter Plots

Examining the relationship between two numerical variables and identifying trends.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does correlation not necessarily imply causation between two variables?
  2. 2How does the line of best fit allow us to make predictions about unknown data points?
  3. 3What are the risks of extrapolating data beyond the observed range?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9M10ST01
Year: Year 10
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Statistical Investigations and Data Analysis
Period: Statistics and Probability

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