Suppose a study finds most pot-smokers drank milk as young children

If we reach the conclusion that because most pot smokers "started" on milk, milk drinking "leads" to pot-smoking (at least among certain susceptible groups of milk users), we are most likely A) engaging in correct analysis.
B) confusing statistical correlation with causation.
C) following the axioms of selfish interests.
D) assuming people really do not know what is in their own interests.


B

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