Correlation and Causation Concept Check

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

The amount of rainfall received and level of water in the lake.

• Correlation

• Causation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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

The number of lights left on each day and the amount of the electric bill.

• Correlation

• Causation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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

The increase of warm, sunny days and the number of ice cream vendors visible.

• Correlation

• Causation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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

The number of hours worked and how much money is made.

• Correlation

• Causation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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

A decrease in temperature and the increase in attendance at an ice skating rink.

• Correlation

• Causation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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

The number of tardies to class and the number of detentions received.

• Correlation

• Causation

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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

The season of the year and the number of water related injuries/deaths.

• Correlation

• Causation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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

As the temperature rises, more the mercury in a thermometer will expand and rise.

• Correlation

• Causation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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

The larger the dimensions of a rectangular patio, the more square footage there will be.

• Correlation

• Causation

Tags

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9