Define correlation and give an example. Can one determine cause and effect from correlations? Explain why or why not
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A correlation exists between two variables when one changes (increases or
decreases) as the other changes. It is impossible to determine cause and effect from
correlations because correlations indicate a connection between two variables, but
cannot determine a reason for the connection because no other variables are
controlled.
Psychology
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