Clickbait Logic Slides
A slide deck introducing the Post Hoc (false cause) fallacy and its role in clickbait culture. Explores the economic incentives behind misleading headlines and the difference between correlation and causation with real-world examples.
Correlation Lab Activity
A data analysis worksheet for students to identify the 'Hidden Variables' in correlated data and Sensational Headlines. Includes a creative exercise to generate clickbait headlines based on the Post Hoc fallacy.
Post Hoc Teacher Notes
A teacher guide and answer key for the Correlation Lab activity. Explains the 'Hidden Variables' for the case studies and provides talking points on health misinformation, economic panic, and algorithmic bias.