Causation And Correlation

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1.

Which of the following situations is an example of CAUSATION?
- A.
  
  Rain causes clouds
- B.
  
  Birthdays cause people to age
- C.
  
  Snow causes Christmas
- D.
  
  Skipping lunch causes hunger
2.

Which one of these examples is NOT an example of CAUSATION?
- A.
  
  Kryptonite causes Superman to lose all his powers.
- B.
  
  Temperatures of less than 32˚F cause water to freeze.
- C.
  
  Umbrellas cause rainstorms.
- D.
  
  Stepping on the gas pedal causes a car to move faster.
3.

What is one new example of causation?
4.

Identify whether this is an example of causation or correlation: Poison Ivy and Rashes
- A.
  
  Causation
- B.
  
  Correlation
5.

Identify whether this is an example of causation or correlation: Age and Number of Toy Cars Owned
- A.
  
  Causation
- B.
  
  Correlation
6.

Is it possible for two things to have a causal relationship, but not be correlated? Is it possible for two things to be correlated, but not have a causal relationship? Explain, with examples if helpful.

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