Smarter than a Statistician: Correlations and Causation in the Real World!

Students will learn to distinguish between correlation and causation. They will build their skills by playing two interactive digital games that are included in the lesson. The lesson culminates with a research project that requires students to find and explain the correlation between two real world events.
Resource ID#: 71182 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Assistive Technology, Microsoft Office, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: Statistic, Correlation, Causation, scatterplot, linear model, line of fit
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Algebra

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