Capture relationships between data sets by graphing linear equations in Microsoft Excel 2007. Linear equations allow you to predict values within your data set and view the overall trend.

One way to assess this fluctuating data is to add a linear trend line to the Excel 2013 graph. This visual element considers all the data and displays the overall direction the values are taking.

The next time you cover this topic, consider teaching students how to perform a simple linear regression analysis in Excel. Below is an example screenshot illustrating 12 months of cost data for a ...

You're going to want to use LINEST, the Excel feature that runs a simple linear regression on your information. Produced by Daniel Goodman. More From Business Insider . BEACONS: ...