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Video Resources

Video .1. Correlation Versus Causation
Description: This YouTube clip gives a humorous example of the differences between correlation and causation.

Video 2. Linear Regression and Correlation
Description: In this YouTube video, linear regression and correlation are described using an example.

Video 3. The Danger of Mixing Up Causality and Correlation
Description: This brief Ted Talk explains causation, correlation, and data while walking the audience through an interesting example.

Video 4. The Correlation Coefficient--Explained in three steps
Description: YouTube video breaking down the correlation coefficient.

Web Resource

Web 1. U.S. Department of Education
Description: U.S. Department of Education website with access to browse data and statistics by topic includes survey research topics and data used in Chapter 9.