Wednesday 1 February 2012

February competition - correlation or causation?

Need to 'prove' something you already believe?
It's easy with statistics! All you need are two graphs and a leading question.


Source - http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/correlation-or-causation-12012011-gfx.html

The competition

Make your own misleading graph that shows correlation and implies causation (even if there is no basis for doing so). 
Open to all years, all entries to be given to Mr Alderson by midday, Wednesday 29th February.