Identifying a Theft Suspect
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This model-eliciting activity (MEA) challenges students to develop a model for predicting the characteristics of a person who has committed a crime. Students work with real data on shoe length, height, and gender to develop the model. Students write a report to the crime victim that identifies a suspect and justifies their decision. The activity sets the stage for students to learn about regression models, and reinforces their understanding of central tendency and variability. It is suggested that this activity be used prior to a formal introduction to linear relationships. Less
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Grade: Undergraduate to Graduate
Topics: Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability, Mathematics, Professional Development
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- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Teachers