Although Correlation Does Not Demonstrate Causality, What Can It Tell

question 30

Short Answer

Although correlation does not demonstrate causality, what can it tell us that is useful?

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Definitions:

Dividend Payable

A liability recorded on a company's balance sheet for the dividends declared by the board of directors that have not yet been paid out to shareholders.

Stock Split

A corporate action in which a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares, although the overall value of the company doesn't change.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets minus its liabilities, often used to evaluate its financial health.

Market Value

The ongoing price for buying or selling an asset or service in the market.