Causation vs. Correlation

Which of the following is "Causation" ?

• The more time you spend running on a treadmill, the more calories you will burn.

• Taller people have larger shoe sizes and shorter people have smaller shoe sizes.

• If you exercise, the calories burned per minute increases.

• The longer your hair is, the more shampoo you need to use.

Which of the following is "Correlation" ?

• If you study, you will pass the test.

• When the sun is visible, we have daylight.

• If there is a tornado, we would not have to go to school.

• If the food is good, you will be able to eat everything on your plate

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

Which is true about "Positive Correlation" ?

• If one variable increases, the other also increases.

• If one variable decreases, the other will increase.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5