Problem 139 of 7
Correct invalid correlation-causation conclusion Ice cream sales cause drowning because they rise together.
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identify overstatement and write a valid conclusion.
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Conclusion must overstate causation from correlation, table, graph, or r-value evidence.
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1. Identify the causal overstatement.
2. Replace causal wording with association wording.
3. Mention possible confounding, reverse causation, or need for experimental evidence.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Leaving causal language in the corrected statement.