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asd123

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on: Jun 19, 2018
Correlation is a _____ condition for causation.
 
  a. necessary c. both a and b
  b. sufficient d. none of these

Question 2

The average number of children in a classroom is an example of a discrete variable.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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When one variable causes another, the variables must co-very; therefore correlation is a necessary condition that accompanies causation. But it is not sufficient. Having a significant correlation between variables does not allow causal conclusions.

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jun 19, 2018
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