Question: Think about how correlation is often miscast as causation. That is, cause is attributed to a variable when in fact, there is no causal relationship but only a correlation between the two variables.

Consider any current news articles or media stories (especially political articles or stories) that involve correlations. Select one to use an an example.
Using your example, describe how correlation might be interpreted inappropriately as causation. Also describe the possible explanations for the correlation.
With these thoughts in mind write a brief description of your example, how correlation might be interpreted inappropriately as causation, and the possible explanations for the correlation.