correlation vs. causation
Correlation vs. causation refers to the distinction between a relationship between two variables and the ability to prove that one variable directly causes changes in the other. While correlation suggests that two variables are related and change together, causation demonstrates that changes in one variable directly cause changes in the other. It is important to recognize that correlation does not guarantee causation as there may be other factors at play influencing the observed relationship.
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