Grade 8
Domain Statistics and Probability
Cluster Investigate patterns of association in bivariate data.
Standard Use the equation of a linear model to solve problems in the context of bivariate measurement data, interpreting the slope and intercept. <span class='clarification'>For example, in a linear model for a biology experiment, interpret a slope of 1.5 cm/hr as meaning that an additional hour of sunlight each day is associated with an additional 1.5 cm in mature plant height.</span>

8.SP.A.3. Use the equation of a linear model to solve problems in the context of bivariate measurement data, interpreting the slope and intercept. For example, in a linear model for a biology experiment, interpret a slope of 1.5 cm/hr as meaning that an additional hour of sunlight each day is associated with an additional 1.5 cm in mature plant height.