LEQ: WHAT IS THE PROCESS USED TO FIT AN APPROPRIATE MODEL TO DATA? Fitting a Model to Data Sec. 2-7 & 2-8
Getting Started Modeling WS
Steps to fit a model to data: Identify the type of variation displayed. Consider all forms we have discussed Using an exact point from the function, find the constant of variation. Don’t use (0, 0) Substitute the constant of variation into the general form of the equation. Develop a table of values using the equation you wrote. If the table matches the original function, the equation you wrote models the data If the table doesn’t match the original function, the equation you wrote does not model the data and you try another form of the variation.
For example Practice WS #4
The Converse of the Fundamental Theorem of Variation a. If multiplying every x-value of a function by c results in multiplying the corresponding y-value by c n, then y varies directly as the nth power of x. y = kx n b. If multiplying every x-value of a function by c results in dividing the corresponding y-value by c n, then y varies inversely as the nth power of x. y = k/x n
Modeling on the graphing calculator Enter data into the calculator STAT EDIT EDIT Enter independent values in L 1 and dependent values in L 2 Perform regression STAT CALC LinReg (direct variation with a power of one) PwrReg (direct variation with a power of two and inverse variation)
For example Practice WS #5
Homework Pgs #1-13, 15, 17-22