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		jncfhnb on July 4, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Well-known paradox of R-squared is still buggin me Statistics does not require asserting causality.

akira2501 on July 4, 2024 [–]

Yes but you do actually have to understand the outcome you're measuring for.

jncfhnb on July 4, 2024 | [–]

Not to encounter the “paradox” of R2 being low while a real effect is identified

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