Population density, it is not all that it is plotted to be. Pupils analyze a scatter plot of population versus area for some of the states in the US. The class members respond to eight questions about the graph, specific points and averages of the data.

Concepts

scatter plots, bivariate data, data display, data analysis, line of best fit, human population

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Take some time to review reading scatter plots on a scaled graph
• Lead a discussion on whether to draw a line of best fit when the data does not have a clear linear relationship

Classroom Considerations

• The class should know how to plot points

Pros

• The rubric has the correct answer along with other acceptable answers
• The resource provides the score that would meet standards based upon a national norm population

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-ID.B.6.a HSS-ID.B.6.b HSS-ID.B.6.c MP1 MP7