Blame It on the Rain
Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
Lesson Objectives:
- Students will distinguish between statements of correlation and causation.
- Students will identify lurking variables in a given situation.
Resources for this lesson:
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Key Common Core State Standards:
S.ID.9 Distinguish between correlation and causation.
Standards for Mathematical Practices:
MP.3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MP.6 Attend to precision.
