The original sin of "correlation != causation" https://priceonomics.com/why-the-father-of-modern-statistics-didnt-believe/ …
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Replying to @DRMacIver
Although they still use those bloody graphs to demonstrate the point. Stop conflating multiple testing with this. http://www.drmaciver.com/2014/05/spurious-correlations-and-causation/ …
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Replying to @DRMacIver
And yes, this *is* probably my most niche pet peeve.
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Replying to @o_guest
Anyway, I seem to acquire niche pet peeves at a rate of 1-3 a year, so it'll happen over time. :-p
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