Lesson Overview
This lesson explores the crucial distinction between correlation and causation. Students will analyze real-world scenarios, learn to identify different types of associations between variables, and develop critical thinking skills to evaluate claims and draw informed conclusions.
Essential Question
How can we determine if a relationship between two variables is truly causal, or simply a correlation, and what are the possible explanations for an observed association?
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9, 10, 11, 12
Whiteboard or projector
Markers or pens
Paper and pencils
Internet access for research
(Optional) Statistical software or calculators
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