Correlation and Causation
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does no correlation mean?
There is a strong relationship between the changes in two variables.
There is a predictable relationship between the changes in two variables.
There is no predictable relationship between the changes in two variables.
There is a negative relationship between the changes in two variables.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is an example of positive correlation?
The relationship between studying hours and test scores; as study hours increase, test scores tend to increase.
The relationship between the amount of rainfall and the number of umbrellas sold; as rainfall increases, umbrella sales decrease.
The relationship between exercise frequency and weight gain; as exercise frequency increases, weight gain tends to increase.
The relationship between temperature and ice cream sales; as temperature increases, ice cream sales tend to decrease.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How can you determine if a correlation is strong or weak?
By looking at the correlation coefficient; values closer to -1 or +1 indicate a stronger correlation.
By analyzing the scatter plot for clustering of points.
By checking the sample size of the data set.
By calculating the mean of the data points.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is an example of negative correlation?
The relationship between the amount of exercise and body weight; as exercise increases, body weight tends to decrease.
The relationship between the amount of study time and exam scores; as study time increases, exam scores tend to decrease.
The relationship between temperature and ice cream sales; as temperature increases, ice cream sales tend to decrease.
The relationship between hours of sleep and fatigue; as hours of sleep increase, fatigue tends to increase.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does a negative correlation indicate?
A negative correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.
A negative correlation indicates that both variables increase together.
A negative correlation indicates that both variables decrease together.
A negative correlation indicates that there is no relationship between the variables.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is a scatter plot?
A type of bar graph that displays data in rectangular bars.
A graph that shows the relationship between two data sets, with points representing the values of each variable.
A circular chart that represents data as slices of a pie.
A line graph that connects data points to show trends over time.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is an example of causation?
An example of causation is when it starts raining, and the baseball game is delayed.
An example of causation is when the sun rises, and the temperature increases.
An example of causation is when a plant grows, and it produces oxygen.
An example of causation is when a car accelerates, and the driver feels a push back in the seat.
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