LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will analyze data and apply probability concepts to solve problems.

Objective 2.01

Describe data to solve problems.

  • Apply and compare methods of data collection.
  • Apply statistical principles and methods in sample surveys.
  • Determine measures of central tendency and spread.
  • Recognize, define, and use the normal distribution curve.
  • Interpret graphical displays of data.
  • Compare distributions of data.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Students will use a TI82 or TI83 calculator to construct a scatterplot, find the equation of the least-squares regression line for a set of data, find the coefficient of determination, and make predictions by using the line.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
By Brenda Goforth.