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What is the main difference between a correlation and a causation in statistics? a) Correlation implies a cause-and-effect relationship, while causation doesn't. (Correct) b) Correlation measures the strength of a linear relationship, while causation can be non-linear. c) Correlation is always positive, while causation can be positive or negative. d) There's no difference; they are used interchangeably.?????

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          What is the main difference between a correlation and a causation in statistics?
a) Correlation implies a cause-and-effect relationship, while causation doesn't. (Correct)
b) Correlation measures the strength of a linear relationship, while causation can be non-linear.
c) Correlation is always positive, while causation can be positive or negative.
d) There's no difference; they are used interchangeably.?????

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Allan G. Bluman 9th Edition

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What is the main difference between a correlation and a causation in statistics? a) Correlation implies a cause-and-effect relationship, while causation doesn't. (Correct) b) Correlation measures the strength of a linear relationship, while causation can be non-linear. c) Correlation is always positive, while causation can be positive or negative. d) There's no difference; they are used interchangeably.?????