1.8 & 1.9 - Analysing and evaluating data Flashcards
1
Q
What is correlation?
A
where a change in one variable occurs at the same time as a change at the time as a change in another variable
2
Q
What is causation?
A
where a change in one variable causes a change in another variable
3
Q
Why is the difference between correlation and causation important?
A
Just because two factors correlate does not mean one causes the other. There could be a third variable causing the change in one of the variables.
