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Inferential Statistics Misused: When Correlation Becomes Causation (Wrongly)

Inferential Statistics Misused: When Correlation Becomes Causation (Wrongly)

Inferential statistics are powerful tools for uncovering patterns and testing relationships. But they are also easily misused. One of the most frequent and damaging mistakes we see at Research & Report Consulting is treating correlation as causation. This statistical misstep is more than a technical flaw—it undermines credibility, damages publication chances, and can lead to … Read more