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Correlation does imply causation. It just doesn't prove it.

• cookingrobot 8y ago
  Even when there is causation, you still don't which is the cause and effect, or if both are effects of hidden common cause.
  • staticautomatic 8y ago
    That doesn't make any sense.
    • alehul 8y ago
      There could be a causation link between alcohol and suicide, but whether suicidal thoughts lead to alcohol or alcohol leads to suicidal thoughts is unknown. Alternatively, both alcohol and suicidal thoughts could be the result of a 'hidden common cause', such as drugs or unemployment.
• geezerjay 8y ago
  > Correlation does imply causation. Yeah, and maternities cause pregnancies.
• dzamo_norton 8y ago
  In the terminology used to describe logic (i.e. used by logicians and mathematicians), implies = proves