Red Hair, Hot Tempers, and Hasty Assertions.

Kelly, Ivan; Ryan, Alan

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Red Hair, Hot Tempers, and Hasty Assertions.

Kelly, Ivan; Ryan, Alan

Science Teacher, v50 n8 p35-37 Nov 1983

Explains the use of contingency tables as a tool in assessing variables to determine whether a relationship exists. Develops an example hypothesis step-by-step, noting the scientific processes and attitudes being addressed. Cautions that a large difference, which suggests a relationship, is not explanation since correlation does not guarantee causality. (JM)

Descriptors: Classification, Data Analysis, Data Collection, High Schools, Hypothesis Testing, Problem Solving, Relationship, Research Methodology, Science Education, Scientific Attitudes, Scientific Methodology, Secondary School Science, Statistical Distributions

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