http://correlationrevelation.com/
basic research methods people, correlation research cannot be used as evidence to support a causal inference.
this is because only experimental research designs are able to rule out competing explanations for the phenomenon.
this WIKIPEDIA article identifies the idea that 'correlation implies causation' as a LOGICAL FALLACY:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Correlation_does_not_imply_causation
2006-07-24 08:10:51 · 3 answers · asked by Smegma Stigma 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of, course CORRELATION DOES NOT IMPLY CAUSATION. Like your age correlates precisely with the age of the earth, r = 1. This fallacy is also prevelant in superstition , politics, and religious thinking.
2006-07-24 08:16:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since when did Christianity correlate with Logic.
2006-07-24 15:12:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noun 1. correlation - a reciprocal relation between two or more things
reciprocality, reciprocity - a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence
My site examines the correlations between current events and prophecies. In other words, it examines the relation or mutual dependence of current events and prophecies.
Do you understand now?
2006-07-24 15:12:55 · answer #3 · answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋