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Linear Correlation
Resources to conduct the activity
Exploring and analysing the existence of a linear relationship between two numerical variables from a graphic perspective (dispersion diagram) and an analytical perspective (with the Pearson linear correlation coefficient).
Investigating the existence of a relationship between pairs of numerical variables in real everyday contexts associated with different areas of knowledge.
Researching statistics on Birth and Fertility in Navarre.
Recipients: 4th ESO. 1st Bachillerato.
Duration:
2 class sessions (50-55 minutes per session). Exploration and analysis phase.
- Activities 1 and 2 (1.5 sessions).
- Activity 3 (0.5 sessions).
Note: if the template is built with the students, add one more session.
2 class sessions (50-55 minutes per session). Research phase.
- Activity 4 (1 session). Only hand out a couple of studies per pair of students. Select context based on the academic pathway.
- Activity 5 (1 session).
Objectives:
- Analysis and interpretation of the type and degree of linear correlation between pairs of numerical variables.
- Finding and obtaining information associated with a real statistical operation from daily life.
Didactic content:
- Dispersion graph. Point cloud.
- Covariance. Pearson linear correlation coefficient.
- Study of the relation between pairs of numerical variables.
- Importance of viewing data.
Key skills (Spanish Law LOMLOE):
- Skills in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).
- Digital skills. (DS).
- Personal, social, and learning-to-learn skill. (PSLTLS).
Methodology: Individual work. Working in pairs. Analysis activity.
Resources needed: Chromebooks. Projector or interactive monitor. GeoGebra Applet. Google spreadsheet.
Relationship with other subjects: IT. Social Sciences. Health Science. Science, Technology, and Engineering.
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Linear Correlation
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