Correlation, Causation, Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc
Correlation is not causation. In today's episode, we're talking about how we get twisted around, thinking data correlation equals causation.
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Show Notes
When you think correlation and causation you might think of graphs and research. As one data point changes another data point also changes.
In today's episode, we're talking about controlling variables and how to avoid assuming that correlation is causation.
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