IB Causation vs Correlation

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between correlation and causation?
Back
Correlation indicates a relationship between two variables, while causation implies that one variable directly affects the other.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define causation.
Back
Causation is the action of causing something; it indicates that one event is the result of the occurrence of another event.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define correlation.
Back
Correlation is a statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a lurking variable?
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A lurking variable is an unobserved variable that influences both the independent and dependent variables, potentially leading to a false correlation.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of causation: What happens when you increase the temperature of water?
Back
Increasing the temperature of water causes it to boil.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of correlation: What happens to ice cream sales and temperature?
Back
Ice cream sales increase as temperature rises, showing a positive correlation.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a strong positive correlation indicate?
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A strong positive correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.
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