Regarding correlations,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Correlations are the best way to establish causation.
B) Correlations help us to identify relationships and predict useful information.
C) Two correlated measures can be related as a result of the influence of a third variable.
D) Because we rarely run experiments in daily life, the information on which we act is largely correlational.

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Correlations can show a relationship between two variables, but they cannot establish causation. Other factors not accounted for in the correlation could also be contributing to the outcome. Therefore, it is a false statement to claim that correlations are the best way to establish causation.

Regarding Correlations,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE