Predictive is synonymous with correlated in a research setting, but lay use of that word seems like it runs the risk of implying causation. This may be the prim

Predictive is synonymous with correlated in a research setting, but lay use of that word seems like it runs the risk of implying causation. This may be the primary problem with the Standford Marshmallow experiment, right? - that delayed gratification is highly correlated with socioeconomic status, which is well known to be an excellent predictor of future socioeconomic status.