Causal Relationships and Correlation (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Quizzes
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What exists when a change in one variable directly causes a change in another variable?
What exists when a change in one variable directly causes a change in another variable?
A causal relationship
What is the most important principle about correlation and causation?
What is the most important principle about correlation and causation?
Correlation does not necessarily mean causation
What is a positive correlation?
What is a positive correlation?
As one variable increases, the other also increases
What is a negative correlation?
What is a negative correlation?
As one variable increases, the other decreases
Why do temperature and iced drink sales show a causal relationship?
Why do temperature and iced drink sales show a causal relationship?
Temperature directly causes increased demand
Why don't laptop and fridge sales show a causal relationship despite correlation?
Why don't laptop and fridge sales show a causal relationship despite correlation?
Buying a laptop does not cause fridge purchases
What describes a strong correlation?
What describes a strong correlation?
Points lie close to a straight line pattern
Which question helps identify if a relationship is causal?
Which question helps identify if a relationship is causal?
Does it make logical sense?
Why is car age and distance travelled a causal relationship?
Why is car age and distance travelled a causal relationship?
Time allows distance to accumulate
What is a common exam trap when analysing scatter plots?
What is a common exam trap when analysing scatter plots?
Assuming all positive correlations indicate causation