Question

Analyze the following statement:

Marcus notices that he runs faster in the mornings rather than the evenings.

Is the statement an example of correlation or causation?

Correlation, because time of day doesn't cause a person to run faster or slower

Causation, because Marcus has noticed this over several trials

No relationship, because time of day has nothing to do with how fast a person runs

There is not enough information to make a conclusion

Answer 1

@Whitemonsterbunny17

Answer 2

@sammixboo

Answer 3

I think its D, but not sure... This class has to many weird questions! X3

Answer 4

I will start by pasting the definitions of the terms "correlation" and "causation" below:
Correlation: a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
Causation: The relationship between cause and effect; causality.

Answer 5

Yep

Answer 6

Marcus is saying that he has observed he runs faster in mornings than in evenings.
So, that means he was comparing the relationship of his running speeds during both the day and the night.

Answer 7

Yes...

Answer 8

That matches the definition of causation.

Answer 9

But if he is comparing a relation wouldn't that be correlation?

Answer 10

Look closer at the definition of correlation.
Keyword: "mutual relationship". Marcus did not conclude that his speeds were equal, or mutual, so therefore correlation is incorrect.

Answer 11

Hmm. Makes sense. So should I do with B?

Answer 12

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Answer 13

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Answer 14

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Answer 15

Oh, and don't forget to close the question. (: