Correlation vs. Causation

The situation has correlation. Does it represent causation or just correlation?

The number of cold, snowy days and the amount of hot chocolate sold at a ski resort.

• Correlation

• Causation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

The situation has correlation. Does it represent causation or just correlation?

The number of miles (at a constant speed on a level road) and the amount of gas used.

• Correlation

• Causation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

The situation has correlation. Does it represent causation or just correlation?

The age of a child and their shoe size.

• Correlation

• Causation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

The situation has correlation. Does it represent causation or just correlation?

The amount of cars a salesperson sells and how much commission she makes.

• Correlation

• Causation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

The situation has correlation. Does it represent causation or just correlation?

The number of cars traveling over a busy holiday weekend and the number of accidents reported.

• Correlation

• Causation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

The situation has correlation. Does it represent causation or just correlation?

Annual salary and blood pressure for men aged 20-60.

• Correlation

• Causation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

If you study more your grades will improve

• Causation
• correlation without causation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

Describe the correlation in the graph shown.

• Strong Negative
• Strong Positive
• Weak Negative
• Weak Positive

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

Which sentence describes the relationship shown on this scatterplot?

• As the temperature decreases, the visitors increase. 
• As the temperature increases, the number of visitors increases. 
• As the visitors increase, the temperature decreases. 
• No correlation

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

The correlation coefficient "r" is a value between

• 0 and 1
• 0 and 100
• -1 and 1
• -2 and 2

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B