Title: The Fallacy of Correlation Equals Causation: Examining the Importance of Evidence in Making Causal Claims

Based on your reading, viewing, and reflection of assigned materials, discuss each of the following:
Explain the saying ‘ correlation does not equal causation ‘ – why is this true? Give an example that illustrates your understanding. 
Find an example of a popular press (magazine or news, website, social media post) source that makes a claim about causation – do they have evidence for a cause/effect conclusion or is it really a correlational finding?
Most important: Be sure to always consult your APA publication manual to improve the quality of your writing. Prevent plagiarism by using in-text citations, sparingly using quotations, and providing references for all ideas from any sources you use

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