The value of the correlation coefficient, a statistical measurement of association, is sufficient evidence to establish or reject causality between two variables.

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Correlation does not imply causation. Even strong correlation between two variables does not necessarily mean that one variable causes the other. There may be other variables that could be responsible for the observed relationship. Therefore, additional research is needed to establish causality between two variables.

The Value of the Correlation Coefficient, a Statistical Measurement of Association