Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Geometry with Data Analysis

MA19.GDA.14

Distinguish between correlation and causation.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

  • How to read and analyze scatter plots.
  • To use scatter plots to look for trends, and to find positive and negative correlations.
  • The key differences between correlation and causation.

 

Skills

Students are able to:

  • distinguish between correlation and causation

 

Vocabulary

  • Correlation
  • Causation
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