Why can not you prove causation with correlational studies


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• Explain what the following statement means: "Correlation not causation". In other words, why can't you prove causation with correlational studies?

• What is the "third factor" problem concerning correlational studies as it relates to inferring causation?

• What is the "directionality" problem concerning correlational studies as it relates to inferring causation?

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