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How can we teach students to discern the difference between causation and correlation?
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April 5th, 2012
As this set of graphs shows, the fact that two things seem to correlate is NOT proof of causation. Failing to realize this can lead to all sorts of conclusions that are ridiculous. Are we doing an adequate job of teaching students to view statistics with critical thinking skills? Would showing them the above linked graphic be a good start?
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