Which best describes the relationship between association and causation?

Anthonyeef asked Dec 12, 2022

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Answer:the existence of an association does not empty a causation

Explanation:

a direct casual link cannot be inferred the association merely suggests a hypothesis such as a commom cause but does not offer proof

Wrangler answered Dec 18, 2022

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