Math I · S-ID.6.c

Fit a linear function to data when a scatter plot suggests a linear association.

Fit a linear function to data when a scatter plot suggests a linear association.

Concept Statistics and Probability
Domain Interpreting Categorical and Quantitative Data
Problem Types

Problem Templates In This Objective

9 problem types are attached to this objective. The full web app handles practice, answers, hints, and walkthroughs.

Template 1

Decide whether a scatter plot suggests a linear association

4 variants
Template 2

Estimate the slope of a line of fit from two points on the line

4 variants
Template 3

Estimate the y-intercept of a line of fit

4 variants
Template 4

Write a linear model from the slope and y-intercept of a fitted line

4 variants
Template 5

Interpret slope in context

4 variants
Template 6

Interpret intercept in context

4 variants
Template 7

Use a linear model to interpolate when a scatter plot shows an approximate straight-line pattern

4 variants
Template 8

Use a linear model to extrapolate cautiously

4 variants
Template 9

Compare possible lines of fit

4 variants