Texas Instruments TINSPIRE User Manual

572 Using Lists & Spreadsheet
Statistical calculations
Performing a statistical calculation
You can perform statistical calculations to analyze data. The following
example fits a y=mx+b linear regression model to two lists.
1. Select the column formula cell (second cell from the top) in column A.
2. From the
Statistics menu, select Stat Calculation, and select Linear
Regression (mx+b) to choose the regression model.
The Linear Regression (mx+b) dialog box opens and displays fields
for typing or selecting each argument. Because you selected a cell in
advance, the column for X List is already filled in with the column
letter of the list with a cell selected.
3. Press
e to move to the Y List box and click the drop-down arrow to
select a named list.
4. To store the regression equation in a specified variable, press
e and
replace
Save RegEqn To with the name of the variable.
5. Press e as necessary to move to the 1st Result box and type c[] as
the column letter for the first result column.
6. Select
OK.
Lists & Spreadsheet inserts two columns: one containing the names of
the results, and one containing the corresponding values.
C-Level
The confidence level for the interval instructions.
Must be | 0 and < 100. If it is | 1, it is assumed to be
given as a percent and is divided by 100.
Default=0.95.
RegEQ
The prompt for the name of the function where the
calculated regression equation is to be stored.
Input Description

Texas Instruments TINSPIRE Specifications

General

Model	TI-Nspire
Resolution	320 x 240 pixels
Operating System	TI-Nspire OS
Display	LCD
Screen Size	3.2 inches
Color Depth	16-bit
Battery	4 AAA batteries
Connectivity	USB

Summary

TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software Guidebook

Setting up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software

Installing the handheld software

Ensures the latest operating system is installed on handhelds for proper software function and guides the installation process.

Creating and managing your teacher account

Explains how to create a teacher account in Teacher Preferences to log in to the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ network from a handheld.

Logging in to the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ system from the handheld

Guides users on how to log in to the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ network from their handheld for system communication.

Getting started with the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software

Using the Documents Workspace

Updating the handheld OS

Using the Class Workspace

Adding a class

Beginning and ending a class session

Guides users on starting, pausing, resuming, and ending a class session for communication with selected classes.

Using Live Presenter

Starting Live Presenter

Provides instructions on how to start Live Presenter by selecting a student or the teacher handheld.

Recording the live presentation

Guides users on how to record and save the live presentation as a movie file (.avi).

Using Question in the Teacher Software

Adding questions

Polling students

Opening the Quick Poll tool

Viewing poll results

Using the Scratchpad

Calculating with the Scratchpad

Details how to enter and evaluate math expressions, control result format, and use the Catalog for inserting functions and symbols.

Graphing with the Scratchpad

Guides users on how to graph functions, scatter plots, and sequences, including choosing graph types and using the entry line.

Calculator

Entering and evaluating math expressions

Details how to enter simple math expressions, control result format, and use the Catalog for inserting functions and symbols.

Calculator menu

Using Variables

Creating variables

Guides users on how any portion or attribute of an object or function can be stored as a variable.

Locking and unlocking variables

Graphs & Geometry

Graphs & Geometry menu

Using Lists & Spreadsheet

Creating and sharing spreadsheet data as lists

Plotting statistical data

Using Data & Statistics

Creating a normal probability plot

Creating a scatter plot

Programming

Overview of the Program Editor

Introduces the Program Editor for defining, editing, and managing user-defined functions and programs.

Defining a program or function

Guides users on starting a new program or function, defining names, types, and library access.

Data Collection and Analysis

Performing an experiment

Provides an overview of the typical process for performing an experiment, with brief steps and references to detailed sections.

Using advanced data collection options

Covers setting up offline sensors, remote collection units, and triggering for advanced data collection.

Using the TI-SmartView™ emulator

Opening the TI-SmartView™ emulator

Using Screen Capture