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0 pointsstaticautomatic7y ago0 comments

Correlation does imply causation. It just doesn't prove it.

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Even when there is causation, you still don't which is the cause and effect, or if both are effects of hidden common cause.

staticautomaticOP7y ago

That doesn't make any sense.

alehul7y ago

There could be a causation link between alcohol and suicide, but whether suicidal thoughts lead to alcohol or alcohol leads to suicidal thoughts is unknown.

Alternatively, both alcohol and suicidal thoughts could be the result of a 'hidden common cause', such as drugs or unemployment.

dzamo_norton7y ago

In the terminology used to describe logic (i.e. used by logicians and mathematicians), implies = proves

geezerjay7y ago

> Correlation does imply causation.

Yeah, and maternities cause pregnancies.

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