Correlation vs Causation Lesson

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Mathematics

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9th Grade

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Hard

Joseph Anderson

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11.8 Correlation vs. Causation

Statement: The more tacos I eat, the more my weight increases

Can eating more tacos CAUSE someone's weight to increase?
Yes; so this is CAUSATION

Statement: The hotter the temperature outside, the more ice cream is sold

Can increased temperature CAUSE more ice cream to be sold?
No; so this is CORRELATION

Correlation or causation?

Multiple Choice

Determine if the statement is correlation or causation: If I get a good grade on my test, the number of friends I have in class increases.

Correlation

Causation

Multiple Choice

Determine if the statement is correlation or causation: The colder the temperature, the more hot chocolate is sold.

Correlation

Causation

Multiple Choice

Determine if the statement is correlation or causation: If I touch the hot pan, then I will burn my hand

Correlation

Causation

11.8 Correlation vs. Causation

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