Assignment:
Discussion: Correlation does not Equal Causation
Huck (2012) instructs readers on p. 62 of Reading Statistics and Research (BELOW) to remember that correlation does not equal causation.
One might reasonably ask why we bother with correlations at all if causal relationships are what researchers really are seeking to address?
Reflect on the readings from this week and your experience with data and research. Then, in your own opinion, explain why or why not correlational research is (or is not) useful.
• Your initial post (approximately 200 to 250 words) should address each question in the discussion