Correlation vs Causation Graph

Which sentence describes the relationship shown on this scatterplot?

• As the temperature decreases, the visitors increase. 

• As the temperature increases, the number of visitors increases. 

• As the visitors increase, the temperature decreases. 

• No correlation

Describe the relationship between the variables.

• no correlation

• strong positive correlation

• strong negative correlation

• weak positive correlation

Estimate the correlation coefficient

• r= -0.9

• r= 0.9

• r=-0.5

• r=0.5

For the statement below about the graph shown, decide if it implies correlation (the two events are related) or causation (the two events are related and one event caused the other). The rise in arcade revenue corresponds to the increase in computer science doctorates awarded in the U.S.

• Correlation

• Causation

• Application

• Explanation

• Interpretation

For the statement below about the graph shown, decide if it implies correlation (the two events are related) or causation (the two events are related and one event caused the other). The rise in arcade revenue corresponds to the increase in computer science doctorates awarded in the U.S.

• Correlation

• Causation

• Application

• Explanation

• Interpretation

For the statement below about the graph shown, decide if it implies correlation (the two events are related) or causation (the two events are related and one event caused the other). The rise in arcade revenue corresponds to the increase in computer science doctorates awarded in the U.S.

• Correlation

• Causation

• Application

• Explanation

• Interpretation

For the statement below about the graph shown, decide if it implies correlation (the two events are related) or causation (the two events are related and one event caused the other).

When consumption of chicken decreases, the U.S. imports less crude oil.

• Correlation

• Causation

• Application

• Explanation

• Interpretation

For the statement below about the graph shown, decide if it implies correlation (the two events are related) or causation (the two events are related and one event caused the other). The less margarine that is consumed per capita, the lower the divorce rates in Maine will be.

• Correlation

• Causation

• Application

• Explanation

• Interpretation

What is an important thing to remember about correlation and causation?

• does

• will sometimes

• will always

• should

• could

• does not

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