Why is it the people who think they understand politics, do not realize that?

Question

correlation does not mean causation?

3rd respondant, i have used wikipedia only once and that was to find out who Jim Jones was

Answer 1

I would like to invoke the 7 degrees of Kevin Bacon. Every TV personality can be linked to Kevin Bacon by 7 people.

the point is you can link anything if you try hard enough. and most people will use any and all links to verify their beliefs. Its quite sad actually but the bigger straws are easier to grasp.

Rebels argument can easily be shown by the continual downspike of math grades. it takes critical thinking to progress in mathematics and this is the worst area in US school systems today.

Answer 2

You should quote Wikepedi more actually by reading the rest of the statement!

"However, the phrase "Correlation does not suggest causation" is not necessarily true: Demonstrably consistent correlation often suggests or increases the probability of some causal relationship (or implies it, in the latter sense of the term). What it does not do is prove causation, as arguments which use the fallacy as a pattern of reasoning assert. [1]

Edward Tufte, in a criticism of the brevity of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, denunciates use of is to relate correlation and causation (as in "Correlation is not causation"), citing its inaccuracy as incomplete.[2] While it is not the case that correlation is causation, simply stating their nonequivalence omits information about their relationship. Tufte suggests that the shortest true statement that can be made about causality and correlation must be at least expanded to either:

Empirically observed covariation is a necessary but not sufficient condition for causality.
or

Correlation is not causation but it sure is a hint."

Answer 3

Because critical thinking skills are no longer taught in the gov ran, public school systems as it used to be. Now, almost all of the curriculum's are pro-gov, go with the flow, don't hurt any-ones feelings, believe what your told here. It wasn't long ago that critical thinking courses were considered some of the most important taught, now they are no where to be found. Also, the vast majority of people have not nor will never take a statistical analysis class in their lives. It's sad but true.

Answer 4

the only 9/11 conspiracy I marginally have self assurance in is the controlled demolition concept.besides it could have been an Al Queda operative working for worldwide commerce midsection protection,you will desire to speculate like that perpetually.We do have kinfolk terrorists in u . s . a . of america regardless of the undeniable fact that,that would have been in on 9/11.the government did no longer orchestrate the attack regardless of the undeniable fact that,besides the reality that the two Clinton and Bush would have accomplished extra to avert it.Bin encumbered would have been incredibly caught in the summertime of 1998,early 2001.

Answer 5

Because the media packages are very slick, and the subtley indicate causation where none exists.

Answer 6

I blame Jon Stewart, personally. LOL

Answer 7

lack of a college education?

Answer 8

Because not EVERYTHING is a coincidence.

Answer 9

Please compare and contrast the two. 500 words, single spaced and spelling kownts.