The problem with online graphs and charts – Correlation and Causation

One of the most basic rules in science and statistics is Correlation does not imply causation. As such, the correlation between two variables does not automatically imply that one causes the other.

RauCreativity has put it simply with the problem and example below.

The Problem with online graphs and charts

(via RauCreativity.com)

Posted on 14/12/2011 by . This entry was posted in Graphs and Charts, Visualizations and tagged , . Bookmark the permalink.

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