Correlation and CausationCorrelation alone does not mean causation, even if the news cannot resist using correlation to mean more than it actually means. Today we analyze three articles for the correct use of correlation and causation. The attempted correlation and causal statements made included sleeping with weight change, church goers and obesity, having children and being unhealthy. Discussion In the news world, correlation is often reported as causation. This is not the case, as correlation inherently by definition requires further testing to prove causation. All of these articles refer to a different variable that shows a correlation with weight gain or loss. It is our job to question all statistical claims made by our news. The articles we will study are "The link between sleep and weight", "Why going to church can make you fat" and "Why having children is bad for your health". The link between sleep and weightIn the article "The link between sleep and weight" Sleep and Weight" use some results from different studies to support their claim of causality. The first involved a group of women between the ages of 40 and 60 The weight and sleep patterns of these women were monitored. This first study found that the majority of women who had sleep problems were significantly more likely to have a weight gain of 5 kg or more. McCoy, 2010).The second study involved observing the exercise and eating habits of a group of young men after they slept for eight and four hours on two consecutive nights. The researchers found that the men ate 560 calories more during the day after sleep deprivation compared to their well-rested counterparts. The researchers discussed in this article say that children are further at risk... half of the paper.... Retrieved from http://www.everydayhealth.com. /sleep/101/tips/snooze-control -suggested-for-overweight-children.aspx(McCoy, 2010)Park, A. (2011, March 24). Why going to church can make you gain weight read more: Why going to church can make you gain weight | time.com http://healthland.time.com/2011/03/24/why-going-to-church-can-make-you-fat/Rochman, B. (2011, April 11). Why having children is bad for your health read more: Study. Retrieved from http://healthland.time.com/2011/04/11/is-parenthood-bad-for-your-health/?iid=WBeditorspicksPaul, M. (2011). Religious young adults become obese by middle age. (Master's thesis, Northwestern University) Retrieved from http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2011/03/religious-young-adults-obese.html Bennett, J., Briggs, W., & Triola, M.F. ( 2014). Statistical reasoning for everyday life. (4th ed., pp. 237-273). Boston, MA: Pearson.