Correlation vs Causation

The number of snowy days and the number of hot chocolates sold at a ski resort.

• Correlation

• Causation

• Both

• Neither

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

The number of minutes a furnace runs and the temperature of the house increasing.

• Correlation

• Causation

• Both

• Neither

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

The number of miles driven and the amount of gas used.

• Correlation

• Causation

• Both

• Neither

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

The number of cars on the highway during a holiday weekend and the number of traffic accidents.

• Correlation

• Causation

• Both

• Neither

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

The number of minutes a person spends exercising and their body weight.

• Correlation

• Causation

• Both

• Neither

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

7A. what type of correlation.

• Positive

• Negative

• No Correlation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

7B Does the scenario represent a causal relationship?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

7C What are some lurking variables that might affect the data, if any?

8A. what type of correlation.

• Positive

• Negative

• No Correlation

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

8B Does the scenario represent a causal relationship?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9