Scatter Plots and Trend Lines
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What kind of correlation do you see in this scatter plot? _________________
Let’s agree on where to draw a trend line…
What is the equation of the trend line? _____________________
Use the trend line to determine how many moose would remain if there were
only 4 wolves. (visually and algebraically)
Use the trend line to determine how many wolves would essentially wipe out
the moose population. (visually and algebraically)