Understanding Correlation and Causation

Understanding Correlation and Causation

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Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

Created by

Sophia Harris

Used 3+ times

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The video tutorial explains the difference between correlation and causation, emphasizing that correlation does not imply causation. It provides examples of positive, negative, and no correlation using scatterplots. The video also discusses how causation is a cause-and-effect relationship and highlights the importance of understanding these concepts for making informed business decisions. The tutorial concludes by encouraging viewers to use statistical analysis and controlled experiments to determine causation accurately.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the range of values that correlation can take?

0 to 2

-1 to 1

0 to 1

-2 to 2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method is most commonly used to calculate correlation?

Fisher's

Pearson's

Kendall's

Spearman's

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of correlation is shown when temperature increases and ice cream sales also increase?

Negative correlation

No correlation

Positive correlation

Inverse correlation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a scatterplot, what indicates a strong correlation between two variables?

Dots are scattered randomly

Dots form a clear pattern

Dots are far apart

Dots are in a circular pattern

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is causation also known as?

Random association

Cause-and-effect relationship

Correlation

Statistical anomaly

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of causation?

Rainfall and low temperatures

Traffic and cellphone sales

Height and weight

Temperature and ice cream sales

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake when interpreting correlation?

Thinking correlation is always positive

Ignoring correlation altogether

Believing correlation is always negative

Assuming correlation implies causation

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