Support · Mathematics Standard 11–12 – Year 12 – Standard 2 · Bivariate data analysis
Support Represent a bivariate dataset using a scatter plot
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Represent the data using a scatter plot
Stage 5 · Data analysis B Draft mapping
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Scatter plotsUse it for: Explains scatter plots and correlation with a questions section.
- SimulationStarterPhET Least-Squares RegressionUse it for: Draw a line of best fit by eye and compare with the calculated one.
- 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.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Scatter plotsUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on scatter plots; good for drill or homework.
- 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.
Distinguish between situations involving 1- variable and 2-variable (bivariate) data and explain when each is needed
Stage 5 · Data analysis B Draft mapping
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Create a line of best fit, by eye, on an existing scatter plot
Stage 5 · Data analysis B Draft mapping
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.