Suppose That in the Midwest, It Is Shown That There

question 51

Essay

Suppose that in the Midwest, it is shown that there is trend between home insurance claims in dollars and the number of cattle owned by the home owner. The trend shows that higher claims were paid out to homeowners that owned more cattle. Does this trend prove that owning more cattle causes higher insurance claims? Be sure to explain your reasoning, don't just answer yes or no. What is a potential hidden variable in this context?

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