Is a correlation between A and B enough to show that A causes B?

A) Yes.
B) No, but it does show that A must be a contributing factor.
C) No, because it shows that B causes A.
D) No, but it definitely shows that A and B are causally related.
E) No, because, for example, the correlation might be coincidental.

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bradlee lewis · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  Correlation simply shows a relationship between two variables, but it does not prove causation. There could be other factors that are affecting both A and B, making their correlation coincidental or spurious. To establish causation, further evidence such as experimental data or elimination of alternative explanations is required.

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