Examples of Correlated Quantities Without a Causal Relationshp

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The Difference Between Correlation and Causation (Common Core Standard 9-12.S-ID.9)

by Salil Chintaman Aug 14, 2012

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Examples of Correlated Quantities Without a Causal Relationshp

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Check out these graphs which show several quantities that are correlated. Remember that just because two quantities show a relationshp does NOT mean that one causes the other to change. Imagine trying to sell a causal relationship with any of the following graphs!

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