From the variables you chose from the statistics for 42 countries in the previous activity, record the slope of the linear model.
Complete the following statement, which assumes a causal relationship, by replacing the words that show up in brackets with the appropriate words for your model:
"A one unit increase in {independent variable} will CAUSE an {increase or decrease} in the {dependent variable} by {slope} units."
Share your statement with the class.
Comment on the statement by one other student by answering the following question to show that you can communicate the danger associated with misclassifying a correlation as a cause and effect:
"If that statement was true, what would that imply for our world and the decision makers?"
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