Correlation vs. Causation

Sort each statement into one of three categories: Correlation, Causation, No Relationship. Remember:Correlation means that two events are related. Association is another word for Correlation.Causationmeans that one event causes the other (kinda like cause and effect!). Correlation The number of cold, snowy days and the amount of hot chocolate sold. The number of cars travelling during a holiday weekend and the number of accidents reported. The increase of warm sunny days and the number of ice cream trucks visible. Causation You hit your little sister and she cries. The number of miles driven and the amount of gas used on a trip to Disneyworld. The amount of cars a salesman sells and the amount of commission he makes. No Relationship Number of pets someone has and number of books a person has read. Test scores and shoe size. Person's height and how fast they drive.