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    Correlation and causation are different concepts. Correlation refers to the statistical relationship between two variables, but does not imply that one variable causes the other. Causation requires proving that a change in one variable results in a change in the other variable when all other factors are controlled for or held constant. Determining causation typically involves experimental or observational studies that account for potential lurking or third variables that could influence the relationship between the two variables in question. Context is also important for properly interpreting correlations and claims of causation.

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    Correlation and causation are different concepts. Correlation refers to the statistical relationship between two variables, but does not imply that one variable causes the other. Causation requires proving that a change in one variable results in a change in the other variable when all other factors are controlled for or held constant. Determining causation typically involves experimental or observational studies that account for potential lurking or third variables that could influence the relationship between the two variables in question. Context is also important for properly interpreting correlations and claims of causation.

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    Correlation & Causality Are DIFFERENT: Context Context Context!!!

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    Correlation and causation are different concepts. Correlation refers to the statistical relationship between two variables, but does not imply that one variable causes the other. Causation requires proving that a change in one variable results in a change in the other variable when all other factors are controlled for or held constant. Determining causation typically involves experimental or observational studies that account for potential lurking or third variables that could influence the relationship between the two variables in question. Context is also important for properly interpreting correlations and claims of causation.

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    Correlation & Causality are DIFFERENT

    Correlation does NOT imply causality


    Correlation Coefficient:
    Measures the linear relationship between 2 variables=
    Provides 2 pieces of information: Type of relationship (+/)
    Strength of relationship (0r1)
    Causality: physical relationship where x causes y
    Usually proven by Experimental change one variable, record
    another variable, and try to hold all other variables constant (and a
    control) or:
    Observational different values of one variable observed and a
    second variable recorded.
    May be a lurking variable (3rd variable)
    Eg child shoe size and spelling ability
    CONTEXT

    CONTEXT

    CONTEXT!!!

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    So the more people there are per doctor, the lower a person life expectancy?
    Booklet pg13

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