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Explain Why Correlation Does Not Imply Causation

Explain why a strong correlation between two variables does not mean one causes the other.

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A study finds that cities with more 6-story buildings also have higher average incomes. The correlation is r = 0.85. Can we conclude that building taller buildings causes higher income? Explain why or why not, and describe what kind of study would be needed to establish causation.
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A study finds that cities with more 25-story buildings also have higher average incomes. The correlation is r = 0.85. Can we conclude that building taller buildings causes higher income? Explain why or why not, and describe what kind of study would be needed to establish causation.
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