Probability and Statistics · Descriptive Statistics
Virginia SOL PS.DS.6
Virginia SOL PS.DS.6 is part of the Descriptive Statistics strand in Probability and Statistics (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students create and interpret a linear model using the least squares regression method to assess relationships. Below is what PS.DS.6 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice PS.DS.6 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL PS.DS.6 means
Create and interpret a linear model using the least squares regression method to assess relationships.
Skills you’ll practice for PS.DS.6
- Create a least squares regression model using technology and interpret the contextual meaning of slope and y-intercept.
- Calculate and interpret the correlation coefficient (r) using technology.
- Calculate and interpret the coefficient of determination (r²) using technology.
- Use regression lines to make predictions and identify limitations (e.g., extrapolation).
- Calculate and interpret a residual to understand prediction error.
- Calculate and interpret the standard deviation of the residuals (s) using technology.
Key concepts covered by PS.DS.6
- least squares regression
- slope
- y-intercept
- technology
- correlation coefficient
- r
- coefficient of determination
- r²
- regression predictions
- extrapolation
- limitations
- residuals
- prediction error
- standard deviation of residuals
- s
How to study and practice SOL PS.DS.6
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether PS.DS.6 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Related Probability and Statistics standards in Descriptive Statistics
- PS.DS.1 — Represent and analyze univariate quantitative data visualizations to identify patterns and departures.
- PS.DS.2 — Represent and analyze numerical characteristics of univariate quantitative data sets.
- PS.DS.3 — Represent, compare, and analyze distributions of two or more univariate quantitative data sets.
- PS.DS.4 — Represent and analyze categorical data using two-way tables and graphical displays.
- PS.DS.5 — Represent and analyze quantitative bivariate data with scatterplots to identify relationships.
Frequently asked questions about SOL PS.DS.6
What is Virginia SOL PS.DS.6?
SOL PS.DS.6 is a Probability and Statistics Standard of Learning in the Descriptive Statistics strand. It expects students to create and interpret a linear model using the least squares regression method to assess relationships.
What skills does SOL PS.DS.6 cover?
SOL PS.DS.6 is assessed on 6 skills: create a least squares regression model using technology and interpret the contextual meaning of slope and y-intercept; calculate and interpret the correlation coefficient (r) using technology; calculate and interpret the coefficient of determination (r²) using technology; use regression lines to make predictions and identify limitations (e.g., extrapolation); calculate and interpret a residual to understand prediction error; calculate and interpret the standard deviation of the residuals (s) using technology.
What strand of Probability and Statistics is SOL PS.DS.6 in?
SOL PS.DS.6 belongs to the Descriptive Statistics reporting strand of the Probability and Statistics Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL PS.DS.6?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether PS.DS.6 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.