Question: Discuss the problem in drawing the stated conclusions in each of the following circumstances.

a. A certain health club claims that the correlation is .85 between the length of time enrolled in its exercise program and pounds loss. The fact is advertised as proof that the program causes weight loss.

b. A theory of reading suggest that the performance of certain physical exercises requires the same neurological activity as does reading. A study of 100 children aged 16-14 reveals a correlation.