The scatterplot would show ​ (a)   ​ correlation because as the number of minutes reading increases, the number of minutes watching television ​ (b)   .

• a positive
• increases
• a negative
• no
• decreases
• varies

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

The table shows the number of pairs of sandals and snow boots sold at a certain store during various months of the year. The scatterplot shows ​ (a)   ​ correlation because as the number of sandals sold increases, the number of boots sold ​ (b)   .

• a positive
• increases
• no
• varies
• a negative
• decreases

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

Determine whether the situation illustrates a correlation or causation.

The larger a person's shoe size, the higher a person's reading level.

The situation illustrates a ​ (a)   because having a larger shoe size ​ (b)   someone to have a higher reading level.

• causation
• likely causes
• correlation
• does not cause

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

Determine whether the situation illustrates a correlation or causation.

Hailey notices that the lower the daily temperature is, the less time she spends outside.

The situation illustrates a ​ (a)   because lower temperatures ​ (b)   Hailey to stay indoors.

• causation
• likely causes
• correlation
• likely cause

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

Sam notices that as the number of words in a book increases, the number of pages the book increases. The situation illustrates a (a)   . More words require more pages to be printed, so having more words in a book ​ (b)   it to also have ​ (c)   pages.

• positive correlation and causation
• likely causes
• more
• negative correlation, but not causation
• positive correlation, but not causation
• negative correlation and causation
• does not cause
• fewer

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

What is meant by this statement: Correlation does not imply causation?

Two elements can have a strong ​ (a)   , but it does not mean that one causes the other. There ​ (b)   an unknown factor affecting the elements.

• correlation
• causation
• could be
• could not be

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

Use the table provided and answer the following questions.

Describe the correlation of the data:

​ (a)  

• No correlation
• Negative Correlation
• Positive Correlation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

Use the table provided and answer the following questions.

Describe the correlation correlation of the data:​ (a)  

• Negative Correlation
• No Correlation
• Positive Correlation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5