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northernsoul

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Thu Jul-19-07 11:40 AM
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34. Can strong correlation ever create an inference of causation?

I'm not a scientist, but my life experiences have taught me that stone-cold 100% certain proofs of causation are pretty rare. However, we frequently may make permissible logical inferences of strong likelihood of causation based on evidence of correlation. Is it impermissible to believe that somebody who was exhibited remorseless, sadistic tendencies in one context has a pronounced likelihood of exhibiting exacerabated sadistic behavior in the future? On a common-sense level, can you honestly say you would be just as comfortable dropping your kids off at a house that hosts dog-fights as one that does not?

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