This week we learned that correlation does not equal causation.However, many correlational findings are mistakenlyreported as representing causality.An importantskill obtained while studyingpsychologyis the ability to spot a correlational finding.Therefore, your Discussion Assignment for this week is to...

(1)Tell me about a correlationalrelationship you heard in the news, social media, or just from other people (4 points)

(2) Explain to me why this is an example of a correlational relationship (e.g., the relationship can be reversed OR a third variable may truly be the cause of the relationship).(4 points)