Causal relationships (AQA GCSE Statistics): Quizzes
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What defines a causal relationship?
What defines a causal relationship?
One variable directly causes another
Which pair of variables shows a causal relationship?
Which pair of variables shows a causal relationship?
Study time and exam scores
What does correlation imply?
What does correlation imply?
A relationship may exist
What is the role of a third variable in correlation analysis?
What is the role of a third variable in correlation analysis?
It influences both variables
How does weather act as a confounding variable in studies?
How does weather act as a confounding variable in studies?
It influences multiple outcomes at once
What should you avoid in exams?
What should you avoid in exams?
Assuming correlation means causation
What happens when temperature rises?
What happens when temperature rises?
Both sales increase
What is a common pitfall in statistics?
What is a common pitfall in statistics?
Assuming causation from correlation
What should you clarify about correlation in exam answers?
What should you clarify about correlation in exam answers?
Causation cannot be assumed
What influences both umbrella sales and accidents?
What influences both umbrella sales and accidents?
Weather conditions