Google
Google for Education: Correlation vs Causation
In this lesson, learners will test the strength of a correlation and discern whether or not a law or conclusion can be made based on that correlation. Students will see the threshold commonly accepted for correlating data and test their...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: S Id Golf and Divorce
This is a simple task addressing the distinction between correlation and causation. Young scholars are given information indicating a correlation between two variables and are asked to reason out whether or not a causation can be inferred.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: S Id Math Test Grades
Ari has collected data on how much her classmates study each week and how well they did on their recent math test. Here is part of the data showing the percentage of each group (divided according to hours spent studying) who got B's or...
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina Writing Center Handouts: Statistics
When presenting an argument, the use of statistics to support a point can be very effective. This handout offers advice on both how to read statistics so that you understand exactly what they mean, and how to use them in your argument so...