SOLUTION: Why can we not draw causal conclusions based on correlations among variables? In other words, explain why the phrase, �Correlation does not imply causation� is true. Identify an e

Question 465000: Why can we not draw causal conclusions based on correlations among variables? In other words, explain why the phrase, �Correlation does not imply causation� is true. Identify an example from real life (i.e., work, politics, family life) where there is an apparent relationship between two behaviors and discuss the possible explanations for that relationship.
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Why can we not draw causal conclusions based on correlations among variables? In other words, explain why the phrase, �Correlation does not imply causation� is true. Identify an example from real life (i.e., work, politics, family life) where there is an apparent relationship between two behaviors and discuss the possible explanations for that relationship.
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Liquor consumption increases as teachers salaries increase.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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