Above Average Math

This project has students investigate a bivariate data relationship: the number of pages in a textbook and its price using bivariate data analysis techniques. Concepts that students need to be familiar with prior to completing this project include: scatter plotscorrelation relationshipsprediction vs. residualsleast squares regression linescorrelation coefficientinterpreting linear modelscorrelation vs. causationThe project is in a Google Doc so that you can modify it to fit your class needs. A

This PowerPoint presentation is a 1 period lesson (45-55 minutes) introducing students to key concepts and terms in statistics. It is at a high school level, but can be modified to a more basic middle school level. Key terms include, but are not limited to: statisticsdescriptive datainferential datapopulationsamplepopulation parametersample statisticSlides are animated and include answers, where applicable. A link is also provided to a YouTube video which can be accessed when the presentation