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>The obvious conclusion is that household income is a predictor of both... Correlation, but of course, not causation. We need to be very careful about storytel
by whyenot 2y ago
>The obvious conclusion is that household income is a predictor of both...
Correlation, but of course, not causation. We need to be very careful about storytelling, especially when it comes to behavioral studies, where it's easy and intellectually satisfying.
- rahimnathwani 2y agoYup, I fell into the same trap I was pointing out :( I should have said something like "it's just as plausible that ...". My main point is that these 3 studies don't provide any evidence that teaching someone willpower will help with other life outcomes.