Dr. Jung argues that increases in temperature cause increases in aggression. To support his claim, he recorded the temperature each day and noted the number of reported assaults. More assaults were recorded on hotter days. His claim is inaccurate because

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The data are correlational, meaning that while there is an association between temperature and assaults, it does not prove causation. Other factors could be influencing the relationship.

Dr Jung Argues That Increases in Temperature Cause Increases in Aggression