Analyzing Correlation vs. Causation and the Rise of Natural Experiments

The chapter explores the misconception of mistaking correlation for causation, using examples like storks and babies and smoking and lung cancer. It also delves into the correlation between mental health issues in children and their access to social media, highlighting the need to consider alternative explanations. Additionally, it discusses the increasing use of natural experiments in social science to move from correlation to causation and the importance of utilizing randomized trials for valuable insights.