Stage 5 · Data analysis B · Represent datasets involving 2 numerical variables, using a scatter plot and a line of best fit, by eye · Topic: Data & statistics · Year 9, 10
Create a line of best fit, by eye, on an existing scatter plot
Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-data-analysis-b/dnb-din-stg5-03 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_DNB_DIN_STG5_03 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗
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Outcomes for this focus area (MA5-DAT-C-02)
MA5-DAT-C-02 displays and interprets datasets involving bivariate dataCore resources for this dot point
On-level resources, grouped by type. Need the building blocks? Use Support. Ready for more? Use Enrich.
Simulation
- SimulationEnrichmentPhET Curve FittingUse it for: Compare lines of best fit on scatter data.
- SimulationStarterPhET Least-Squares RegressionUse it for: Draw a line of best fit by eye and compare with the calculated one.
Worksheet
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Graphs: scatter graphs (draw)Use it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on graphs: scatter graphs (draw) for drill or a quick check.
Video
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Graphs: scatter graphs (draw)Use it for: Short worked-example video on graphs: scatter graphs (draw) to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Focus area resources
Checked resources for Data analysis B as a whole (not mapped to a single dot point).