Correlation vs Causation

This implies that one variable has a direct affect on the other variable.

• Correlation

• Causation

the speed you drive and the amount of fuel you use

• Correlation

• Causation

Describe the relationship between the variables.

• no correlation

• strong positive correlation

• strong negative correlation

• weak positive correlation

For the statement below about the graph shown, decide if it implies correlation (the two events are related) or causation (the two events are related and one event caused the other). The rise in arcade revenue corresponds to the increase in computer science doctorates awarded in the U.S.

• Correlation

• Causation

• Application

• Explanation

• Interpretation

What is an important thing to remember about correlation and causation?

• does

• will sometimes

• will always

• should

• could

• does not

For the statement below about the graph shown, decide if it implies correlation (the two events are related) or causation (the two events are related and one event caused the other). The rise in arcade revenue corresponds to the increase in computer science doctorates awarded in the U.S.

• Correlation

• Causation

• Application

• Explanation

• Interpretation

Identify the relationship between the two quantities in the given question as causation or just a correlation:

An individual's decision to work in construction and his diagnosis of skin cancer.

• Correlation

• Causation

For the statement below about the graph shown, decide if it implies correlation (the two events are related) or causation (the two events are related and one event caused the other). The less margarine that is consumed per capita, the lower the divorce rates in Maine will be.

• Correlation

• Causation

• Application

• Explanation

• Interpretation

An individual's decision to work in construction and his diagnosis of skin cancer.

• Correlation

• Causation

Describe the relationship between the variables.

• Weak positive correlation

• Weak negative correlation

• Strong positive correlation

• Strong negative correlation