Causation

question 107

Multiple Choice

Causation

• A)occurs when there is no correlation.
• B)occurs when two variables are correlated.
• C)means one event brings about another event.
• D)means one event is observed to occur along with another.
• E)means one event occurs subsequently to another event.

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Definitions:

Y-intercept

The point where a line or curve crosses the y-axis of a graph, representing the value when all independent variables are zero.

Least Squares Line

A line that minimizes the sum of the squares of the vertical deviations from each data point to the line, often used in linear regression.

Interval Variables

Variables where the intervals between the values are interpretable, allowing for meaningful comparison and arithmetic operations.

Interpretation

The process of explaining or understanding the meaning of data, actions, or events.