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Correlation is when two things are related or have similar properties and they can exist independently. Causation means that one thing made the other thing happen.

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Causation explains a direct connection between events, while correlation explains an indirect connection between events

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Causation explains a direct connection between events, while correlation explains an indirect connection between events.

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Correlation alone causation?

Correlation alone cannot be able to complicate causation.


Does correlation always equal causation?

No! Correlation by itself is not sufficient to infer or prove causation.


Does Correlation alone complicates causation?

does not prove


What is the relationship between correlation and causation?

correlation implies the cause and effect relationship,, but casuality doesn't imply correlation.


What are the disadvantages of a correlation study?

Causation cannot be determined.


What is the difference between causation and correlation?

Correlation is when two things are related or have similar properties. They can exist independently. Causation means that one thing made the other thing happen


Why is the politician's argument not very convincing?

It confuses correlation with causation


What are some relationships that exist between variables?

Causation, correlation...


What are the three conditions necessary for causation between variables?

The three conditions necessary for causation between variables are covariance (relationship between variables), temporal precedence (the cause must precede the effect in time), and elimination of plausible alternative explanations (other possible causes are ruled out).


How is historical causation similar to correlation?

Historical causation and correlation both involve relationships between events or variables. However, causation implies a direct relationship where one event causes another, while correlation suggests a statistical relationship where changes in one event may be associated with changes in another, without implying causation. Both concepts are used to interpret patterns in data or events.


Does correlation demonstrate causation?

NO. correlation just (implies) a relationship ... for example, both may be caused by the same thing.


How are correlation and causation similar?

both have connections between multiple events