#Causation
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Regression Towards the Mean - Mental Model
The page explains regression toward the mean as a statistical pattern in which extreme results are often followed by values closer to average, which can be mistaken for the effect of praise, plans, or other interventions.
Correlation Does Not Imply Causation
The page explains that correlation only measures how two variables move together, while causation means one directly affects the other. It uses ice cream, sunburn, and software staffing as examples.