Data Modeling

Virginia SOL DS.9

Select and analyze data models to make predictions while assessing accuracy and uncertainty.

What students need to be able to do

  • Identify factors contributing to dataset behavior (e.g., true values, bias, noise).
  • Fit models (e.g., univariate, bivariate) to data for prediction.
  • Distinguish between linear and nonlinear associations using visualizations.
  • Identify overly complex models that fit random noise, reducing predictive accuracy.
  • Use regression techniques to select optimal features.
  • Recognize implications of removing features from a model.
  • Select the optimal model for a dataset using technological tools.