Practice - Causation vs Correlation
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Practice Questions
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What is correlation?
💡 Hint: Think about a relationship between two things.
Provide an example of causation.
💡 Hint: Consider direct actions leading to direct results.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does correlation imply?
💡 Hint: Think about how variables might appear to change together.
True or False: Correlation guarantees causation.
💡 Hint: Remember the examples we've discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a dataset showing a strong correlation between coffee consumption and productivity ratings. What steps would you take to determine if there's a causal relationship?
💡 Hint: Think about factors affecting productivity beyond coffee.
Consider a study showing that students who carry backpacks score higher on tests. Is this correlation or causation? Discuss.
💡 Hint: Evaluate what other factors might align with this trend.
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