Introduction to the Correlation Coefficient

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Exploration

GR. 9-12

Skill:

Use models to make predictions and interpret the correlation coefficient of the model; distinguish between correlation and causation.

Introduction to the Correlation Coefficient

Explore how data sets correspond to the correlation coefficient and interpret its meaning.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

What does it mean when ?

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Open-ended question 2

What does it mean when ?

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Open-ended question 3

In your own words, describe what a data set might look like if ?

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Open-ended question 4

If you are told a data set shows a linear relationship, what could you expect to see for the correlation coefficient ?

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