A classroom/laboratory activity to learn about regression analysis of data by using global temperature data over a period of 150 years.
Students will plot global mean temperatures, perform regression analysis, and determine global mean temperature anomalies.
Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
1. Perform linear regression analysis of the global mean temperature data for a 25-year, 50-year, 100-year, and 150-year period. Discuss the results obtained.
About the Tool
Tool Name | Global Temperature Anomalies |
Discipline | Statistics |
Topic(s) in Discipline | Linear Regression; Confidence Interval |
Climate Topic | Climate Variability Record |
Type of Tool | Laboratory Activity |
Grade Level | High School; Undergraduate |
Location | Global |
Language | English |
Translation | |
Developed by | Thomas J. Pfaff, Ithaca College |
Hosted at | Sustainability Math |
Link | http://sustainabilitymath.org/statistics-materials/ |
Access | Online/Offline |
Computer Skills | Intermediate |
(Image Credit: NASA)