1-Correlation Vs Causation

Question 1

Any scientifically proven relationship between two or more variables

Example: taller people tend to weigh more than shorter people

Answer 1

Correlation

Question 2

Any scientifically proven relationship where one event or change causes another

Answer 2

Causation

Question 3

Two variables increase together

Example: height and weight are positively correlated

Answer 3

Positive correlation

Question 4

One variable increases as another decreases

Example: money spent versus money in bank

Answer 4

Negative correlation

Question 5

Unclear if relationship exists between variables

Answer 5

Weak correlation

Question 6

Variables not measured or observed in the study but that still affect a relationship

Answer 6

Hidden variables

Question 7

Correlation must be investigated before it can be concluded that one thing causes another

Answer 7

“Correlation alone does not prove causation.”