Station 4: Cause and Effect Assessment

1. Correlation is:
   1. The same as causation.
   2. Defined as a relationship between things where they may co-appear.
   3. Is misunderstood by many people.
   4. A and C.
   5. B and C.
2. Which of the following is 100% cause and effect?
   1. When the temp drops to 20F water freezes and it expands.
   2. Consuming bacon causes cancer
   3. Controlling guns reduces gun deaths.
   4. None of the above reflect causation.
3. How do you best determine cause and effect?
   1. By believing headline writers tell you by their use of linked, causes, associated with, correlated.
   2. Observe actions and effects many times.
   3. Pay attention to well-designed replicated randomized controlled trials
   4. Listen to your favorite politician.
   5. Primarily C and sometimes B if you consider all other variables