๐Ÿ’Š PCAT Exam Prep

Correlation does not imply:

A Association
B Causation
C Relationship
D Variables

โœ“ Correct Answer: Option B

A correlation between two variables does not prove one causes the other โ€” confounding variables may exist.

๐Ÿ’ก Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Correlation does not imply:" is Option B: Causation.

The other options โ€” A) Association, C) Relationship, D) Variables โ€” are incorrect for this PCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: A correlation between two variables does not prove one causes the other โ€” confounding variables may exist.

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