Question

The number of dogs a family has and the amount of floor cleaner used are known to have a strong positive association. Jaylen concluded that the number of dogs causes an increase in floor cleaner usage. Is Jaylen's conclusion valid? Explain

Jaylen's conclusion is valid because association does imply causation.
Jaylen's conclusion is not valid because association does not imply causation.
Jaylen's conclusion is not valid because causation does not imply association.
Jaylen's conclusion is valid because causation does imply association.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Jaylen's conclusion is not valid because association does not imply causation. While there may be a strong positive association between the number of dogs a family has and the amount of floor cleaner used, it does not necessarily mean that one causes the other. Other factors or variables could be influencing both the number of dogs and the amount of floor cleaner used independently. Drawing a causal relationship solely based on association can lead to incorrect conclusions.