Causation vs. Correlation

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What is the difference between causation and correlation?

Back

Causation indicates that one event is the result of the occurrence of another event, while correlation indicates a relationship or pattern between two variables without implying that one causes the other.

Front

Define negative correlation.

Back

Negative correlation occurs when one variable increases while the other decreases.

Front

Provide an example of a negative correlation.

Back

The amount of bills you have to pay and the amount of money in your account.

Front

What is a causal relationship?

Back

A causal relationship is when one event directly affects another event.

Front

Give an example of a causal relationship.

Back

The number of minutes spent exercising and the amount of calories burned.

Front

What is a correlated relationship?

Back

A correlated relationship is when two variables show a pattern or trend together but do not directly influence each other.

Front

Provide an example of a relationship that is correlated but not causal.

Back

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

Front

What is no correlation?

Back

No correlation means there is no relationship or pattern between two variables.

Front

Give an example of no correlation.

Back

The age of a child and the amount of pets owned.

Front

What does it mean if two variables have a positive correlation?

Back

A positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.