Scientific and engineering practices

6.2(C)

Using Math to Read Data

Use mathematical calculations to assess quantitative relationships in data.

Part of The student analyzes and interprets data to derive meaning, identify features and patterns, and discover relationships or correlations to develop evidence-based arguments or evaluate designs

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Intro

Making Sense of Numbers

Scientists collect lots of numbers, but numbers alone do not tell a story. In this lesson, you will use math to figure out how numbers in a data set connect to each other, so you can judge how strong a relationship really is.