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Drink your coffee, then marvel over the rise of Starbucks. Scholars use provided data on the number of Starbucks stores from 1987 through 2014 to create scatter plots. They then determine the equation for the curve that best fits the data and use it to make predictions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the task as a formative assessment
- Have the class research more recent data to see if the best-fit curve correctly predicts the number of stores
Classroom Considerations
- Experience with regression is a prerequisite
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