It is important to know that "Causation is not the same as Correlation." Which of the following gives a reason that causation is not the same as correlation?   A) Correlation is only a number between -1 and 1.   B) Sometimes the two variables with a correlation are both the results of a third factor or variable.

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It is important to know that "Causation is not the same as Correlation." Which of the following gives a reason that causation is not the same as correlation?
 
A) Correlation is only a number between -1 and 1.
 
B) Sometimes the two variables with a correlation are both the results of a third factor or variable.
 
C) Even with a strong statistical correlation, there are usually some people who don't fit the pattern.
 
D) All of the above.
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