Correlation vs. Causation in Algebra

The situation has correlation. Does it represent causation or just correlation?

The number of cold, snowy days and the amount of hot chocolate sold at a ski resort.

• Correlation

• Causation

The situation has correlation. Does it represent causation or just correlation?

The number of miles (at a constant speed on a level road) and the amount of gas used.

• Correlation

• Causation

The situation has correlation. Does it represent causation or just correlation?

The age of a child and their shoe size.

• Correlation

• Causation

The situation has correlation. Does it represent causation or just correlation?

The amount of cars a salesperson sells and how much commission she makes.

• Correlation

• Causation

The situation has correlation. Does it represent causation or just correlation?

The number of cars traveling over a busy holiday weekend and the number of accidents reported.

• Correlation

• Causation

The situation has correlation. Does it represent causation or just correlation?

Annual salary and blood pressure for men aged 20-60.

• Correlation

• Causation

In this graph global planetary temperature and major league baseball home runs are positively correlated over 100 years. Is there a causation relationship between them?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following statements shows a relationship that is correlated but NOT causation?

• The amount of rainfall received and the level of water in a lake.

• The number of lights left on each day and the amount of the electric bill.

• The increase in warm, sunny days and the number of ice cream trucks visible.

• The number of hours worked and how much money is made.

Which of the following statements shows a relationship that is correlated but NOT causation?

• The number of tardies to class and the number of detentions received.

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

• As the temperature rises, the more the mercury in a thermometer will expand and rise.

• The larger the dimensions of a rectangular patio, the more square footage it will be.

Which of the following statements shows a causation relationship and not just a correlated one?

• An individual's decision to work in construction and his diagnosis of skin cancer.

• A decrease in temperature and the increase in attendance at an ice skating rink.

• As a child's weight increases so does its vocabulary.

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