Outcomes
In this lesson you will
- Use previously learned techniques to investigate real-world examples of linear and non-linear relationships.
- Find the equation of the curve of best fit for these relationships.
By the end of this section you should be able to:
- Model real-world phenomena using quadratic functions.
- Sketch graphs from descriptions, tables, and collected data.
- Analyze scatter plots, and determine and apply the equations for the curves of best fit, using appropriate technology.
- Describe and translate between graphical, tabular, written, and symbolic representations of quadratic relationships.
- Analyze tables and graphs to distinguish between linear, quadratic, and exponential relationships.
- Describe and interpret domains and ranges using set notation.
Prerequisites
To be successful in this lesson, it would be helpful to know the following:
- How to use technology to graph linear and non-linear functions and find the equations of the curve of best fit.
- How to use symbols to represent or model real-world relationships.
- How to use common differences to classify non-linear data.