Dr.Clausen finds a strong correlation exists between age at marriage and probability of divorce.He concludes getting married at a young age causes divorce.His conclusion is flawed because of:

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The presence of potentially uncontrolled factors may affect the correlation between age at marriage and probability of divorce. It is possible that other factors such as socio-economic status, education level, cultural values, and personality traits may also influence the probability of divorce, making it difficult to attribute divorce solely to the age at which individuals get married.

DrClausen Finds a Strong Correlation Exists Between Age at Marriage