Interpreting Linear Models
Students interpret the slope and y-intercept of a linear model in the context of the data. They distinguish between correlation and causation in real-world scenarios.
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Students interpret the slope and y-intercept of a linear model in the context of the data. They distinguish between correlation and causation in real-world scenarios.
Key Questions
- What does the slope of a trend line mean in context?
- How do we use a linear model to make predictions?
- Does a strong correlation mean one variable causes the other?
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