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# [Correlation vs. Causation: Why Correlation Does Not Imply Causation](https://dimitrisfanis.hashnode.dev/correlation-vs-causation-why-correlation-does-not-imply-causation?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The terms correlation and causation are quite often confused, however, they are not synonyms and this article specifies the main reasons why.

Aug 29, 2022 · 4 min read · dimitrisfanis.hashnode.dev  
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