Cautious in drawing causal conclusions

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DQ1: A study once found that, for any given year, there was a positive correlation between ice cream consumption and the crime rate (during the summer months). If ice cream consumption was high for a given year, the crime rate was also high; if consumption was low, the crime rate was also low. What can explain this phenomenon?

DQ2: With a correlational design, why should we be cautious in drawing causal conclusions?

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