Correlation vs Causation

Correlation vs. Causation

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The graph shows the relationship between shark attacks and ice cream sales. Is this an example of correlation or causation? Choose ONE answer.

• correlation

• causation

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Are falling emissions impacting Kim Kardashian's popularity? Choose ONE aswer.

• causation

• correlation

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As more McDonald's resturants are being built, the cost of goods are increasing. Is this more like correlation or causation? Choose ONE answer.

• correlation

• causation

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Did Twitter use increase Tesla's share prices? Does this relationship indicate correlation or causation? Choose ONE answer.

• correlation

• causation

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Increased sunlight and increasing math test scores is most likely _____. Choose ONE answer.

• correlation

• causation

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Number of storks and birth rate in Russia is most likely _____. Choose ONE answer.

• correlation

• causation

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Exercise and the amount of calories you burn per minute is most likely _____. Choose ONE answer.

• correlation

• causation

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Many buffalo were killed and buffalo almost became extinct is most likely _____. Choose ONE answer.

• correlation

• causation

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Amount of hours worked increases and income earned is most likely _____. Choose ONE answer.

• correlation

• causation

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Temperature increases and crime rates increase is most likely _____. Choose ONE answer.

• correlation

• causation

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the basketball player was traveling and the referee called a penalty is most likely _____. Choose ONE answer.

• correlation

• causation

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A student with many absences and decreasing grades is most likely _____. Choose ONE answer.

• correlation

• causation

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Which correlation coefficient, r, represents the strongest linear relationship? Choose ONE answer.

• 0.8

• 0.5

• -0.9

• -0.6

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Analysis of data from a statistical study shows a linear relationship in the data with a correlation coefficient of -0.524. Which statement best summarizes the result? Choose ONE answer.

• strong positive correlation

• strong negative correlation

• weak positive correlation

• weak negative correlation

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The results of a linear regression are shown. Which phrase best describes the relationship between the varables? Choose ONE answer.

• strong negative correlation

• weak negative correlation

• strong positive correlation

• weak positive correlation

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What is the correlation coefficient for the data? Choose ONE answer.

• 1.00

• 0.93

• -1.00

• -0.93