Headline Match Game

1. Select two of the headlines on the Correlation or Causation page. Identify whether those headlines make causal or correlational claims.

Headline #1: ___________________________________________________________

Is the headline:

Causal

Correlational

(Circle one)

Headline #2: ___________________________________________________________

Is the headline:

Causal

Correlational

(Circle one)

 

2. Click the link of each headline you selected and read the accompanying article. Does the research described in the article support the type of claim (correlational or causal) made in the headline?

Headline #1:

Yes

No

In a paragraph, explain why you answered "yes" or "no."

 

 

 

 

 

Headline #2:

Yes

No

In a paragraph, explain why you answered "yes" or "no."