Correlation vs Causation Lesson

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