Practice Causation Vs Correlation (6.6.2) - Data Exploration

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Question 1.
What is correlation?
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Think about a relationship between two things.
Question 2.
Provide an example of causation.
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Consider direct actions leading to direct results.
3Question 3.
What does correlation imply?
- One variable causes another
- Two variables are related
- Neither
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Think about how variables might appear to change together.
4Question 4.
True or False: Correlation guarantees causation.
- True
- False
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Remember the examples we've discussed.
Question 5.
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?
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Think about factors affecting productivity beyond coffee.
Question 6.
Consider a study showing that students who carry backpacks score higher on tests. Is this correlation or causation? Discuss.
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Evaluate what other factors might align with this trend.

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