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Correlation Doesn't Equal Causation: Crash Course Statistics #8 Instructional VideoCorrelation Doesn't Equal Causation: Crash Course Statistics #8 Instructional Video
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Crash Course
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Media Length
12:18
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15 mins
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Correlation Doesn't Equal Causation: Crash Course Statistics #8

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There's likely a strong correlation between watching the video and learning about causation. Scholars hear about different types of correlation and correlation coefficients through the informative YouTube video. They also see how correlation and causation are not the same. This is the eighth installment of the Crash Course Statistic series.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

correlation, scatter plots, bivariate data, regression line, correlation coefficient, negative correlation

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have the class create graphic organizers comparing correlation and causation
  • Get learners to brainstorm examples of correlation and causation in a journal entry

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should have experience with linear equations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Thorough explanations make the concept clear
  • Graphics help with understanding

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSS-ID.C.9

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