Assignment Content
- This weeks’ discussion of correlation and causation helps us interpret and understand what the data created from research means to the problem or question that we are addressing.
Write a 700- to 1050-word paper in which you:
- Differentiate between correlation and causation.
- Explain how each is calculated or tested.
- What is statistical significance and how does it relate to correlation?
- Describe how they are used in decision and policy making. Provide examples to illustrate your understanding.
- Include at least two peer reviewed references.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
