Correlation and Causation Concept Check
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Mathematics
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7th - 9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8
CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8
CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6
CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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
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