Causation requires both (1) empirical (i.e., statistical) correlation and (2) a plausible cause-and-effect argument.

Name: Causation requires both (1) empirical (i.e., statistical) correlation and (2) a plausible cause-and-effect argument.
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This statement is true. Simply having a correlation between two variables does not necessarily mean that one causes the other. A plausible cause-and-effect argument must also be established to determine causation.

Causation Requires Both (1) Empirical (I