(to be used with the video Against All Odds: Statistics, episode 7)

Directions: Answer the following questions while watching the video segment: Models for Growth.

1. What are the differences between linear and exponential growth?

2. Between what ages is the growth pattern chart shown on this video considered normal? Between which two percentile readings is the growth rate shown considered normal?

3. What were the mathematical indications that Sarah's growth pattern was below the normal range?

4. What mathematical indications were there that Sarah's growth rate was returning to a normal pattern after she had undergone hormone therapy?

5. What mathematical indications were there that Jason should not be given hormone therapy?

6. Summarize how slope was used in determining whether or not each child was given growth hormone therapy in the video.