After reading Chapter 2 (Methodology), what would you say to a president who proudly takes credit for the following events happening during his term: lowering the deficit, reducing crime, and increasing literacy?

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The president may be taking credit for these events, but it is important to consider whether other factors may have contributed to them as well. Just because these events occurred during his term does not necessarily mean he is solely responsible for them. The phrase "correlation does not mean causation" emphasizes this idea.

After Reading Chapter 2 (Methodology), What Would You Say to a President