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Instructional Resource: Quadratic Regression on Desmos |
In this tutorial we walk students through the steps of doing a quadratic regression on a Desmos graphing calculator. |
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Video Tutorial: Line of Best Fit |
This video looks at the Line of Best Fit. A real-world data set is analyzed, from which a linear function in slope-intercept is derived. Students are shown how to find the line of best fit using a TI graphing calculator. Strategies for estimating the line of best fit are also explored. Note: The download is an MP4 file. Related Resources |
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Algebra Application: The Rise of K-Pop |
In this Algebra Application, students examine the music industry, specifically the rise of Korean pop music, or K-Pop. Using industry data students examine tables and graphs of categorical data before identifying possible functional relationships. A mathematical model is developed to explore the relationship between viral videos and sales. |
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Algebra Application: When Will Space Travel Be Affordable? |
In this Algebra Application, students examine the budding industry of commercial space travel. Using data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, students build a mathematical model from historical airfare data. This model is used to predict when commercial space travel will become affordable. This also includes a discussion of inflation-adjusted costs and the future value of money. |
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Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Nspirations: Linear Functions, Segment 3 |
DescriptionIn this Investigation we look at a linear regression for carbon dioxide emission data. This video is Segment 3 of a 4 segment series related to Algebra Nspirations: Linear Functions. Segments 3 and 4 are grouped together. To access Algebra Nspirations: Linear Functions, Segment 4, click the following link: • |
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Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Exponential Functions, Segment 2: What Is an Earthquake? |
DescriptionThe basic definition of an exponential function is shown in the intensity function for an earthquake. Students analyze data and perform an exponential regression based on data from the Sichuan earthquake. A Video Transcript is available for this tutorial. Note: The download is Media4Math's guide to closed captioned videos. |
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Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Linear Functions, Segment 3: Oil Exploration |
DescriptionThe potential for oil exploration in the controversial Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) sets the scene for this problem. A linear regression of oil consumption data over the past 25 years reveals an interesting pattern. How could new oil fields like ANWR help in breaking our dependence on foreign oil? |
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Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--Linear Data Model: Example 4 |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--Linear Data Model: Example 4This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on linear function concepts. |
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Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--Linear Data Model: Example 3 |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--Linear Data Model: Example 3This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on linear function concepts. |
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Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--Linear Data Model: Example 2 |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--Linear Data Model: Example 2This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on linear function concepts. |
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Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--Linear Data Model: Example 1 |
Math Example--Linear Function Concepts--Linear Data Model: Example 1This is part of a collection of math examples that focus on linear function concepts. |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Nspirations: Linear Functions, Part 2 |
This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: In this Investigation we look at a linear regression for carbon dioxide emission data. This transcript corresponds to Segments 3 and 4 of Algebra Nspirations: Linear Functions. To view those videos click on the following links: |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability, Part 2 |
This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: In this Math Lab a hands-on probability activity involving coins is explored. This transcript corresponds to Segments 3 and 4 of Data Analysis and Probability. To view those videos click on the following links: |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability, Part 1 |
This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: In this Investigation we explore uncertainty and randomness. This transcript corresponds to Segments 1 and 2 of Data Analysis and Probability. To view those videos click on the following links: |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability |
This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: What are the two meanings of statistics? What does it really mean that an event has a 50% probability of occurring? Why are data analysis and probability always taught together? Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Quadratic Functions, Segment 4: Medicine |
From the time a baby is born to the time it reaches 36 months of age, there is dramatic growth in height and weight. An analysis of CDC data reveals a number of quadratic models that doctors can use to monitor the growth and development of children. |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Quadratic Functions |
This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: In this episode of Algebra Applications, three real-world explorations of linear functions are developed: Pyrotechnics. Fireworks displays are elegant examples of quadratic functions. Forensics. The distance a car travels even after the brakes are applied can be described through a quadratic function. Medicine. |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Linear Functions, Segment 3: Oil Exploration |
This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: The potential for oil exploration in the controversial Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) sets the scene for this problem. A linear regression of oil consumption data over the past 25 years reveals an interesting pattern. How could new oil fields like ANWR help in breaking our dependence on foreign oil? |
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Video Transcript: Algebra Applications: Linear Functions |
This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: In this episode of Algebra Applications, three real-world explorations of linear functions are developed: Sports. The relationship between slope and grade in cycling is explored. Oil Exploration. A linear regression of oil consumption data over the past 25 years reveals an interesting pattern. Health. |
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VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Linear Functions, Segment 3: Oil Exploration. |
The potential for oil exploration in the controversial Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) sets the scene for this problem. A linear regression of oil consumption data over the past 25 years reveals an interesting pattern. How could new oil fields like ANWR help in breaking our dependence on foreign oil? |
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VIDEO: TI-Nspire CX Mini-Tutorial: Linear Regression |
In this TI-Nspire CX tutorial learn how to perform a linear regression based on scatterplot data. Note: This video does not contain any audio. |
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VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Linear Functions, Segment 3 |
In this Investigation we look at a linear regression for carbon dioxide emission data. This video is Segment 3 of a 4 segment series related to Algebra Nspirations: Linear Functions. Segments 3 and 4 are grouped together. To access Algebra Nspirations: Linear Functions, Segment 4, click the following link: |
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VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Exponential Functions, Segment 2: What Is an Earthquake? |
The basic definition of an exponential function is shown in the intensity function for an earthquake. Students analyze data and perform an exponential regression based on data from the Sichuan earthquake. |
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