Linear Correlation and Regression
Students calculate the correlation coefficient and determine the line of best fit using the method of least squares. They use the linear model to make interpolations and extrapolations.
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Students calculate the correlation coefficient and determine the line of best fit using the method of least squares. They use the linear model to make interpolations and extrapolations.
Key Questions
- How is the correlation coefficient interpreted?
- What is the significance of the line of best fit?
- What are the risks of extrapolating data?
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