In a Study of National Hockey League Statistics, the Data

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Essay

In a study of National Hockey League statistics, the data of Stanley cups wins per team and the number of
fights on the ice during Stanley cup play- off games was compared. It is found that there is a positive correlation between the number of fights on the ice of a NHL team and the number of Stanley cup wins for that team. That is, NHL teams with more fights on the ice tend to have more Stanley cups. A sportscaster makes the following statement: "If a team wants to win a Stanley cup the players should start as many fights on the ice as possible." What is wrong with the sportscaster's statement?

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