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To: annyokie
I was asking for correlation, not speculation.

Actually correlation is not much better than speculation as correlation does NOT equal causation.

54 posted on 01/10/2005 2:45:11 PM PST by Gabz
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To: Gabz

Yup. The same as anecdotes about Uncle Bill do not equal data.


56 posted on 01/10/2005 2:47:16 PM PST by annyokie (If the shoe fits, put 'em both on!)
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To: Gabz; WildTurkey; All

Hey, that's MY line, lol! Is the ignorance of the two really so prevalent?

For Wild Turkey's (and any other that may be interested) perusal:

Main Entry: cor·re·la·tion
Pronunciation: "kor-&-'lA-sh&n, "kär-
Function: noun
Etymology: Medieval Latin correlation-, correlatio, from Latin com- + relation-, relatio relation
1 : the state or relation of being correlated; specifically : a relation existing between phenomena or things or between mathematical or statistical variables which tend to vary, be associated, or occur together in a way not expected on the basis of chance alone <the obviously high positive correlation between scholastic aptitude and college entrance

AND

Main Entry: cau·sa·tion
Pronunciation: ko-'zA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 a : the act or process of causing b : the act or agency which produces an effect

Enjoy!


114 posted on 01/10/2005 3:57:34 PM PST by exnavychick (There's too much youth; how about a fountain of smart.)
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