A theorist can explain any correlation, and its inverse
““A theorist can explain any correlation, and its inverse””
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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A theorist can explain any correlation, but may not explain its cause.
In simple terms: Correlation ≠ causation.
Seek underlying causes.
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When to use this quote
- research design
- data analysis
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports a causal claim?
- How can you test for causality?
Correlation can be misleading without causation.