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Why Parenthood is a Numbers Game, with Emily Oster

Intelligence Squared

Distinguishing Correlation from Causation in Data Analysis

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Data analysis often relies on correlations rather than causality, such as in the case of breastfeeding where benefits like intelligence and health are often based on correlations but not causation. Studies show that when controlling for factors like maternal education and resources, the benefits attributed to breastfeeding disappear, highlighting the complexity of separating causation from correlation in data analysis.

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