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Association vs. Causation

Association vs. Causation In a famous example of a correlation study, the following results were obtained. Number of Methodist Ministers Cuban Rum Imported in New England to Boston Year (in barrels)

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Association vs. Causation

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  1. Association vs. Causation In a famous example of a correlation study, the following results were obtained. Number of Methodist Ministers Cuban Rum Imported in New England to Boston Year (in barrels) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1860 63 8376 1865 48 6406 1870 53 7005 1875 64 8486 1880 72 9595 1885 80 10,643 1890 85 11,265 1895 76 10,071 1900 80 10,547 1905 83 11,008 1910 105 13,885 1915 140 18,559 1920 175 23,024 1925 183 24,185 1930 192 25,434 1935 221 29,238 1940 262 34,705 The correlation coefficient for this relationship is r = .999986.

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