Students use a residual plot as an indication of whether the model used to describe the relationship between two numerical variables is an appropriate choice.
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In this lesson, students use technology to generate residual plots. Students build on their knowledge of using technology to determine the least-squares line for a data set.
Lesson 17 Summary
After fitting a line, the residual plot can be constructed using a graphing calculator.
A pattern in the residual plot indicates that the relationship in the original data set is not linear.
In an earlier lesson you looked at a data set giving the shoe lengths and heights of 12 adult women. This data set is shown in the table below.
Use a calculator to construct the scatter plot (with least-squares line) and the residual plot for this data set.
Lesson 17 Exit Ticket
1. If you see a random scatter of points in the residual plot, what does this say about the original data set?
2. Suppose a scatter plot of bivariate numerical data shows a linear pattern. Describe what you think the residual plot would look like. Explain why you think this. Using the TI-84 Calculator.
Lesson 18 Exit Ticket
1. If you see a clear curve in the residual plot, what does this say about the original data set?
2. If you see a random scatter of points in the residual plot, what does this say about the original data set?
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