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Definition--Statistics and Probability Concepts--Causation
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Definition--Statistics and Probability Concepts--Causation

Causation

Causation

Topic

Statistics and Probability

Definition

Causation refers to the relationship between two events where one event is affected by the other.

Description

Causation is a fundamental concept in statistics that distinguishes between correlation and causation. Understanding causation is vital in fields like medicine and social sciences to establish cause-effect relationships.

For example, clinical trials are designed to establish causation between treatments and outcomes.

Grasping causation is important for students to critically evaluate research findings and understand the implications of statistical analyses.

Causation
The price of gasoline tends to decrease in winter. 
Is this an example of causation or correlation?

For a complete collection of terms related to Probability and Statistics click on this link: Probability and Statistics Collection.

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.B.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.4
Grade Range 8 - 12
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Probability and Data Analysis
        • Data Analysis
Copyright Year 2020
Keywords statistics, probability, causation