Question

match the term with the correct definition
possible points: 5
correlation
causation
variable
:: a relationship or connection between two things. :: when one variable predicts the existence of another variable.
:: properties or characteristics of some event, object, person, place or thing that are measurable and can take on more than one value, or vary

Explanation:

1. Correlation refers to a measurable relationship or connection between two entities without implying one causes the other.
2. Causation means a direct predictive or causal link where one variable's presence predicts or leads to another.
3. A Variable is a measurable characteristic that can take multiple values across different subjects or situations.

Answer:

• Correlation: A relationship or connection between two things.
• Causation: When one variable predicts the existence of another variable.
• Variable: properties or characteristics of some event, object, person, place or thing that are measurable and can take on more than one value, or vary