Multiple choice six-sigma green-belt

Correlation doesn't mean causation

  1. TRUE

  2. FALSE

  3. Can't Say

  4. Not possible
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Explanation

Correlation and causation are fundamentally different concepts. Correlation indicates that two variables change together, but does not prove that one variable causes the other to change. A correlation could be coincidental, or both variables might be caused by a third hidden variable (confounding factor). This is why 'Correlation doesn't mean causation' is a TRUE statement.

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