Elementary Statistics

Choose two of the following three questions and post your answers:

1. In your own words, what is meant by the statement that correlation does not imply causality (Section 10-2)?
2. In your own words, please describe the difference between the regression equation W2D1

and the regression equation W2D2 (Section 10-3).
3. A geneticist wants to develop a method for predicting the eye color of a baby, given the eye color of each parent. In your own words, can the methods of Section 10-5 be used? Why or why not?

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Elementary Statistics
The statement “correlation does not imply causality” appears to be self-explanatory; however it is not straight-forward as one may think. It requires critical thinking and careful examination. For one to understand this concept some terms must be defined, such terms include causation and correlation. The correlation alludes to a mutual connection or relationship that includes two variables. On the other hand, causation is the link between cause and effect. This……………
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