Saturday, May 27, 2006
Correlation is Not Causation
Mark Thoma posts about correlation not implying causation and points to this gem from the Simpsons:
Homer: Not a bear in sight. The "Bear Patrol" is working like a
charm!
Lisa: That's specious reasoning, Dad.
Homer: [uncomprehendingly] Thanks, honey.
Lisa: By your logic, I could claim that this rock keeps tigers away.
Homer: Hmm. How does it work?
Lisa: It doesn't work; it's just a stupid rock!
Homer: Uh-huh.
Lisa: But I don't see any tigers around, do you?
Homer: (pause) Lisa, I want to buy your rock.
// posted by BW @ 10:35 AM 
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