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Audio 1: What Causes What?
Description: A deep, compelling dive into the world of correlation and causation.
LO: 12-1: State hypotheses for correlational studies.

Audio 2: Matchmakers are Happier Than Non-Matchmakers, Research Shows
Description: Example of correlational research, and how an experiment can support correlational findings.
LO: 12-1: State hypotheses for correlational studies.

Video 1: Understanding Correlation Through Dance Movements
Description: This video clip demonstrates basic concepts of correlations through dance movements.
LO: 12-1: State hypotheses for correlational studies.

Video 2: Correlation and Causation
Description: This video clip describes how correlation does not mean causation and the role of confounding variables.
LO: 12-1: State hypotheses for correlational studies.

Video 3: Calculation of Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient
Description: This video clip shows how to calculate Pearson’s correlation coefficient, r, by hand.
LO: 12-3: Calculate Pearson r and simple linear regression statistics.

Web 1: Using Linear Regression to Predict an Outcome
Description: A straightforward presentation of some considerations guiding the use of linear regression.
LO: 12-2: Choose the appropriate statistical tests for hypotheses about relationships.

Web 2: What Simple Linear Regression Is and How It Works
Description: A summary of the simple linear regression model.
LO: 12-3: Calculate Pearson r and simple linear regression statistics.