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6.08 Correlation and causation

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The table shows the number of fans sold at a store during days of various temperatures.

Temperature ($^\circ$°C) $6$6 $8$8 $10$10 $12$12 $14$14 $16$16 $18$18 $20$20
Number of fans sold $12$12 $13$13 $14$14 $17$17 $18$18 $19$19 $21$21 $23$23
a

Consider the correlation coefficient $r$r for temperature and number of fans sold. In what range will $r$r be?

$r=0$r=0

A

$r>0$r>0

B

$r<0$r<0

C
b

Is there a causal relationship?

Yes

A

No

B
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For the graph depicted, choose the correlation coefficient that best represents it.

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For the graph depicted, choose the correlation coefficient that best represents it.

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For the graph depicted, choose the correlation coefficient that best represents it.

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I.S.ID.9

Distinguish between correlation and causation.

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