Assertion (A): Association between attributes does not imply causation. Reason (R): Two attributes may be associated due to a third confounding variable or chance. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Assertion (A): Association between attributes does not imply causation. Reason (R): Two attributes may be associated due to a third confounding variable or chance.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. A is true but R is false
C. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
D. A is false but R is true
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Statistical association indicates a relationship but not causality; confounding factors or random variation can create spurious associations, necessitating careful interpretation beyond correlation.

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