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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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Stan H.
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