Theory and Causality
Theory:
(1) Dad spends more time with teenager ==>
(2) Dad and teenager have better relationship ==>
(3) Teenager does not use drugs
We observe a correlation between (2) and (3)
What else might cause the correlation?
- Higher Dad education might explain better relationship and cause higher income which might in turn lower drug use.
- One of TONS of explanations
- What are some other possible explanations?