Correlation vs Causation:
Why the Media gets it wrong
Rebecca Barter
Department of Statistics
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Correlation vs Causation: Why the Media gets it wrong, Summaries of Reasoning
Causation indicates that the occurrence of one event has caused the occurrence of a second event. ○ These two events also happen at the same time, but there is ...
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Correlation vs Causation:
Why the Media gets it wrong
Rebecca Barter Department of Statistics
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What are correlation and causation?
● Correlation indicates a relationship between two events. ○ For example, these two events tend to happen at the same time. ● Causation indicates that the occurrence of one event has caused the occurrence of a second event. ○ These two events also happen at the same time, but there is a causal mechanism!
What are correlation and causation?
● Correlation indicates a relationship between two events. ○ For example, these two events tend to happen at the same time. ● Causation indicates that the occurrence of one event has caused the occurrence of a second event. ○ These two events also happen at the same time, but there is a causal mechanism!