CORRELATION CAUSATION Presentation by Correlation Write a definition

CORRELATION & CAUSATION Presentation by:

Correlation • Write a definition of correlation in your own words • Give at least three examples of correlation

Causation • Write a definition of causation in your own words • Give at least three examples of causation

Lurking Variables • Write a definition of lurking variables in your own words • Give at least three examples of lurking variables

Correlation & Causation • Explain this cartoon in terms of correlation and causation http: //www. stat. psu. edu/~resources/Cartoons/cartoon 010. gif

Bibliography • http: //www. cambridge 2000. com/memos /correlation. html • Add at least two other sources to this bibliography

Task One • "Young boys (age 6) exhibiting a cluster of extreme personality traits, including impulsiveness, excitability, and lack of fear in new situations, are most likely to use both legal and illicit drugs in their early teens. “ • a) Does this research describe a correlation or a causal relationship? Explain. • b) If you said it described a correlation, change the wording so it describes a causal relationship. If you said it describes a causal relationship, change the wording so it only describes a correlation.

Task Two • "Historical data show that the candidate who raises the most money before the primary season starts generally wins the nomination. " What kind of relationship, if any, does the quote describe? Explain. • If a correlation exists between two variables, is there also a causal relationship between those two variables? Explain. • If a causal relationship exists between two variables, is there also a correlation between those two variables? Explain.