Scatter Diagrams (Higher - Unit 1)

Topic:Scatter Diagrams
Estimated teaching time:Higher 1.5 hours - 2.5 hours

Specification references (in recommended teaching order)

S3.2h Produce charts and diagrams for various data types. Scatter graphs, stem-and-leaf, tally charts, pictograms, bar charts, dual bar charts, pie charts, line graphs, frequency polygons, histograms with equal or unequal class intervals.
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N6.12 Discuss, plot and interpret graphs modelling real situations in statistics contexts.
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S4.1 Interpret a wide range of graphs and diagrams and draw conclusions.
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S4.4 Compare distributions and make inferences.
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S4.3 Recognise correlation and draw and/or use lines of best fit by eye, understanding what they represent.
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Teaching resources


Scatter diagrams - Lesson plan 1
Downloadable resource in doc format. 02/04/2010

Scatter Diagrams - Lesson Plan 2
Downloadable resource in doc format. 14/03/2010

Scatter Diagrams - Powerpoint
Scatter Graphs, Correlation & Lines of Best Fit14/02/2010

Scatter diagrams - Homework Sheet and Mark Scheme
Downloadable resource in doc format. 08/01/2010

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