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3.4.0 Lesson Overview

Algebra 13.4.0 Lesson Overview
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In this lesson, you will find and interpret the correlation coefficient and use it to understand the strength of a linear relationship.

When you finish this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Describe the “goodness of fit” of a linear model using the correlation coefficient.
  • Match the correlation coefficient with a scatter plot and linear model.

Here are the activities that will help you reach those goals:

  • 3.4.0: Lesson Overview
  • 3.4.1: Compare Scatter Plots with Linear and Nonlinear Trends
  • 3.4.2: Scatter Plot Differences and Connections to Correlation Coefficient
    • 3.4.2: Self Check
    • 3.4.2: Additional Resources
  • 3.4.3 Finding the Correlation Coefficient with Technology
    • 3.4.3: Self Check
    • 3.4.3: Additional Resources
  • 3.4.4: Matching Correlation Coefficients
    • 3.4.4: Self Check
    • 3.4.4: Additional Resources
  • 3.4.5: Using Correlation Coefficient to Determine Best Fit

After that, you’ll practice and review.

  • 3.4.6: Practice
  • 3.4.7: Lesson Summary
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