Question:
Correlation and causation are often misinterpreted in the field of public health. How do you know that a relationship is causal or simply correlational?
Consider the debate about whether vaccines cause autism. Is this is a causal or correlational relationship? How do you know?
In responding to your peers, remember that you are encouraged to share your opinion but be respectful of others. When you respond to peers, agree or disagree with their answer to the above and share examples that support your point.