Lessons for S.ID.C.8
r squared and the standard deviation of the residualsThe share of the variation in the response that the regression line accounts for.Lesson
The correlation coefficientA number between negative one and one measuring how closely points cluster about a straight line.Lesson
Properties of the correlation coefficientIt has no units, does not change if the variables are swapped, and never leaves the interval from negative one to one.Lesson
Correlation from standardized valuesFinding r as the average product of the two variables' z-scores.Lesson
Printable Worksheets
r squared and the standard deviation of the residuals worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
The correlation coefficient worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Properties of the correlation coefficient worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Correlation from standardized values worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview