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Mastering Lines of Best Fit: By Hand and with Technology

Mastering Lines of Best Fit: By Hand and with Technology

Algebra 2 Grades High School 7:08 Video

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Lesson Description

Learn to approximate the line of best fit by hand and using the linear regression feature on a TI-84 calculator. This lesson covers both manual estimation and technological methods for analyzing data.

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Line of Best Fit By Hand & Using Linear Regression Ti84

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Duration: 7:08

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Key Concepts

Scatter plots and data representation
Line of best fit approximation
Linear regression using a TI-84 calculator
Equation of a line (y=mx+b and y-y1=m(x-x1))
Y-intercept and slope

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to estimate the line of best fit by hand on a scatter plot.
Students will be able to use a TI-84 calculator to perform linear regression.
Students will be able to determine the equation of a line of best fit in slope-intercept form.
Students will be able to interpret the equation of the line of best fit.

Educator Instructions

Introduction (5 mins)
Begin by reviewing the concept of scatter plots and their purpose in representing data. Briefly discuss how relationships between variables can be visually identified.
Estimating Line of Best Fit by Hand (15 mins)
Explain the process of drawing a line that best represents the trend in the scatter plot. Emphasize that the line should have roughly equal numbers of points above and below it. Discuss the equation of a line (y = mx + b) and point-slope form (y - y1 = m(x - x1)). Demonstrate how to estimate the slope and y-intercept from the drawn line and write the equation.
Linear Regression with TI-84 (20 mins)
Provide a step-by-step guide on how to enter data points into the TI-84 calculator (STAT -> EDIT). Explain how to perform linear regression (STAT -> CALC -> LinReg(ax+b)). Show how to obtain the equation of the line of best fit (y = ax + b, where 'a' is the slope and 'b' is the y-intercept).
Practice and Application (15 mins)
Provide practice problems where students create scatter plots, estimate the line of best fit by hand, and then use the TI-84 calculator to find the linear regression equation. Compare the results from both methods.
Conclusion (5 mins)
Summarize the key concepts and methods covered in the lesson. Remind students of the importance of understanding both manual and technological approaches to data analysis.

Interactive Exercises

Scatter Plot Challenge
Provide students with a data set and have them create a scatter plot. Then, ask them to estimate the line of best fit by hand and determine its equation. Finally, have them use a TI-84 calculator to find the linear regression equation and compare the results.
Data Analysis Scenario
Present a real-world scenario (e.g., study hours vs. exam scores, height vs. weight) and ask students to collect their own data. Have them create a scatter plot, find the line of best fit, and interpret the results in the context of the scenario.

Discussion Questions

What are some real-world scenarios where finding a line of best fit would be useful?
How does estimating the line of best fit by hand compare to using linear regression on a calculator? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?
Why is it important to understand the equation of a line when working with lines of best fit?

Skills Developed

Data analysis
Estimation and approximation
Technological proficiency (TI-84 calculator)
Problem-solving
Critical thinking

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is the purpose of a line of best fit?

To connect all data points.

To represent the general trend in a scatter plot.

To show the highest data point.

To show the lowest data point.

Correct Answer: To represent the general trend in a scatter plot.

Question 2:

Which of the following is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Ax + By = C

y = mx + b

x/a + y/b = 1

Correct Answer: y = mx + b

Question 3:

In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'b' represent?

Slope

Y-intercept

X-intercept

Correlation coefficient

Correct Answer: Y-intercept

Question 4:

Which calculator function is used for linear regression on a TI-84?

STAT -> EDIT

STAT -> CALC -> LinReg(ax+b)

WINDOW

Correct Answer: STAT -> CALC -> LinReg(ax+b)

Question 5:

When estimating the line of best fit by hand, what should you consider?

Connecting the first and last data points.

Making sure all points are above the line.

Having roughly equal numbers of points above and below the line.

Making the line perfectly horizontal.

Correct Answer: Having roughly equal numbers of points above and below the line.

Question 6:

What is the first step when using a TI-84 calculator to find the line of best fit?

Pressing the GRAPH button.

Entering the data points into lists L1 and L2.

Calculating the mean of the data.

Setting the window.

Correct Answer: Entering the data points into lists L1 and L2.

Question 7:

The equation of a line of best fit is y = 2x + 3. What is the slope of the line?

-2

Correct Answer: 2

Question 8:

Which of the following describes point-slope form?

y = mx + b

Ax + By = C

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

y = b

Correct Answer: y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Question 9:

What does linear regression do?

Determines how to estimate the y-intercept

Finds the line that minimizes the sum of the squares of the vertical distances from each data point to the line

Calculates the median of the y values

Averages the x values

Correct Answer: Finds the line that minimizes the sum of the squares of the vertical distances from each data point to the line

Question 10:

What is the line of best fit also known as?

Curve of best fit

Linear curve

Regression line

Quadratic line

Correct Answer: Regression line

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A _______ plot is used to visually represent the relationship between two variables.

Correct Answer: scatter

Question 2:

The equation y = mx + b is in _______-_______ form.

Correct Answer: slope-intercept

Question 3:

On a TI-84 calculator, data points are entered using the STAT then _______ function.

Correct Answer: EDIT

Question 4:

The point where the line crosses the y-axis is called the _______.

Correct Answer: y-intercept

Question 5:

The _______ represents the steepness of a line.

Correct Answer: slope

Question 6:

The _______ function is used to calculate the linear regression line.

Correct Answer: LinReg(ax+b)

Question 7:

The goal when estimating a line of best fit by hand is to have roughly equal numbers of points _______ and _______ the line.

Correct Answer: above, below

Question 8:

The equation y - y1 = m(x - x1) is known as _______-_______ form

Correct Answer: point-slope

Question 9:

In the linear regression equation y = ax + b, the variable 'a' represents the ______.

Correct Answer: slope

Question 10:

A line of best fit helps visualize the _______ in a data set.

Correct Answer: trend

Educational Standards

A2.D.2:Interpret and analyze linear models and data to make inferences based on the line of best fit. A2.D.2.1:Use technology to find the least squares regression line and use it to make predictions. A2.D.2.2:Interpret the slope (rate of change) and the intercept (constant term) of a linear model in the context of the data. A2.D.2.3:Use the correlation coefficient to assess the fit of a linear model.

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