What's So Funny About Correlation?

Students investigate correlation and causation through the medium of cartoons. Students construct arguments in favor of and against causal relationships between two strongly correlated events and decide which one is more reasonable. Students create cartoons representing the idea that correlation does not imply causation.

Resource ID#: 73428 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Graphing Calculators, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: correlation, causation

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Algebra

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