a. Find an example of time-series data in which the dependent variable (y) varies linearly with time
b. Make a scatter plot of the data
c. Use a straight edge to draw a line of best fit
d. Find the equation of your line
e. Use your equation to predict the value of the variable in 2005 and 2010

Use graph paper. Label x and y axis. Document your data source. Below are some suggested web sites. You may also use books, magazines, and newspapers as sources of data.

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http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/data/worldrec/worldind.htm
http://www.boston.com/marathon/history/champions.htm
http://www.ighsau.org/swim/history/swimcutoff.html
http://nces.ed.gov/programs/quarterly/vol_3/3_4/q7-1.asp