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A survey shows a correlation between higher amounts of exercise to higher happiness levels. Explain the correlation and causation for this statement.
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There is
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There is a positive correlation and no proven causation.
Explanation: The survey shows that people who exercise more tend to report higher happiness (positive correlation). That alone does not prove exercise causes happiness — the observed link could be because (a) exercise increases happiness, (b) happier people are more likely to exercise, or (c) a third factor (e.g., better health, higher income, more free time, social networks) causes both. To establish causation you would need stronger designs (randomized controlled trials, longitudinal studies that control for confounders).
Explanation: The survey shows that people who exercise more tend to report higher happiness (positive correlation). That alone does not prove exercise causes happiness — the observed link could be because (a) exercise increases happiness, (b) happier people are more likely to exercise, or (c) a third factor (e.g., better health, higher income, more free time, social networks) causes both. To establish causation you would need stronger designs (randomized controlled trials, longitudinal studies that control for confounders).
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