Why Correlation Keeps Getting Mistaken for Causation

Why Correlation Keeps Getting Mistaken for Causation

Every data analyst has heard the phrase “correlation doesn’t imply causation” so often that it has become a cliché, yet the mistake continues to appear in board meetings, dashboards, and strategy presentations. When two metrics rise and fall together, it’s easy to assume one caused the other, even when the relationship is purely coincidental. Understanding […]