Card 09
"Data shows that people who eat more sugar have more cavities. Therefore,
sugar causes cavities."
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"Data shows that people who eat more sugar have more cavities. Therefore,
sugar causes cavities."
Which fact most STRENGTHENS this conclusion?
💭 How to Think About This
Correlation ("they happen together") is weak evidence. To prove Causation ("one makes the other happen"), you need a Mechanism: a story of how it works.
Select the best evidence:
🤔 Which thinking lens(es) did you use?
Select all the lenses you used:
👨👩👧 For Parents & Teachers
🌱 Everyday Logic
News: "People who own horses live longer!"
Conclusion: "Buying a horse makes you live longer." (Causation)
Reality: Rich people own horses. Rich people have better healthcare. (Alternate Cause:
Wealth).
Activity: Find "silly correlations" in the news with your kids.