Abelson's First Law of Statistics Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

Abelson's first law of statistics is

• A)correlation never implies causation
• B)correlation sometimes implies causation
• C)chance is lumpy
• D)if something is too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true

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Definitions:

Crepitation

The crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints or during the movement of certain body parts, often indicative of gas collection or friction.

Bell Palsy

A temporary condition that causes sudden, temporary weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, typically on one side of the face.

Cephalhematoma

A localized swelling filled with blood, found on the head of a newborn as a result of birth trauma, typically resolving on its own.

Craniosynostosis

A birth defect in which one or more of the fibrous sutures in an infant's skull prematurely fuses, potentially affecting brain growth.