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correlation does not imply causation

correlation does not imply causation

Mar 14, 2024

  • parent : questionable cause
  • math/statistics/correlation
  • logic/fallacies

The correlation between A and B could indicate various relationships: A causing B, B causing A, both A and B being influenced by C, or it could simply be a coincidence. Causation also doesn’t necessarily flow in one direction.

Spurious Correlations is a great website to show spurious correlations.


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  • Bias and Fallacies in Statistics and Probability
  • correlation
  • observational study
  • questionable cause

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