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Summarize, represent, and interpret data on two categorical and quantitative variables. [Linear focus; discuss general principle.]

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Represent data on two quantitative variables on a scatter plot, and describe how the variables are related. * Fit a linear function for a scatter plot that suggests a linear association. *

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Interpret linear models.

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Interpret the slope (rate of change) and the intercept (constant term) of a linear model in the context of the data. *

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Interpret linear models.

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Interpret the slope (rate of change) and the intercept (constant term) of a linear model in the context of the data. *

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Interpret linear models.

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Compute (using technology) and interpret the correlation coefficient of a linear fit. *

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Interpret linear models.

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Compute (using technology) and interpret the correlation coefficient of a linear fit. *

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Interpret linear models.

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Distinguish between correlation and causation. *

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Interpret linear models.

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Distinguish between correlation and causation. *

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Define, evaluate, and compare functions.

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Understand that a function is a rule that assigns to each input exactly one output. The graph of a function is the set of ordered pairs consisting of an input and the corresponding output.

Footnote:
Function notation is not required in grade 8.

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Define, evaluate, and compare functions.

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Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way (algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions). For example, given a linear function represented by a table of values and a linear function represented by an algebraic expression, determine which function has the greater rate of change.

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Define, evaluate, and compare functions.

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Interpret the equation y = mx + b as defining a linear function, whose graph is a straight line; give examples of functions that are not linear. For example, the function A = s^2 giving the area of a square as a function of its side length is not linear because its graph contains the points (1,1), (2,4) and (3,9), which are not on a straight line.