For the Module 4 discussion, please select one of the following two items to complete:
Option 1: Find a recent set of statistics that you can use to evaluate correlations between some aspect of a sport and success in that sport. For example, training time versus racing time in running or swimming, or offensive yards versus winning percentage for college football teams.
Make scatterplots to explore the correlations, and discuss whether you think there is any causality involved in them.
Option 2: Find a recent news report that discusses some type of correlation.
Describe the correlation.
Does the article give any sense of the strength of the correlation?
Does it suggest that the correlation reflects any underlying causality?
Briefly explain whether you believe the implications the article makes with respect to the correlation.
Discussion Forum Instructions
Discuss each question thoroughly and engage with your peers to better understand each topic.
Your initial post should be at least one well-developed paragraph or a video as specified by your instructor, where you deliver a well-crafted response (minimum of 200 words)