If a positive correlation exists between marital satisfaction and frequency of sexual intercourse, can one con

If a positive correlation exists between marital satisfaction and frequency of sexual intercourse, can one conclude that happy marriages lead people to have intercourse more frequently? Why or why not? Feel free to expand on this question?

If a positive correlation exists between marital satisfaction and frequency of sexual intercourse, can one con
Absolutely not. The reason is a well-known saying in science: Correlation does not prove causation.





So it may be true that happy marriages lead to more frequent intercourse, but a statistical correlation does not prove that. It may be true that a 3rd factor, such as being newlyweds, is the cause. In that case, it would be likely that people who are just married would be happy, young, and in love, and they would have sex a lot. Later in the marriage, e.g. when each partner is over age 70, marital satisfaction and a high frequency of sex probably would not be correlated.





Without using the scientific method, i.e. a controlled experiment, one simply cannot draw a conclusion with a high degree of certainty.
Reply:you have false information.... there is no such correlation.
Reply:If.....says who? Don't think I'm buying it.
Reply:QUANTITY in sexual relations do NOT equate QUALITY.
Reply:i would say that a happy marriage would lead to more sex because the partners are very happy with one another. if they feel very close and confind in eachother very often, then they will feel safe and respected. i woudl say that if you are happy with your spouse you are much more likely the have sex with them. if you are angry at them, then you are probably not likely to have sex with them because it is such a personal thing. sex is very intimate between serious couples, they dont just do it whenver.
Reply:There is no correlation between a satisfactory sex life and longevity of a marriage. Longevity of marriage is based on trust, devotion to the partner, mutual interests, planning the future together, foresaking all others, children and many many compromises.
Reply:do you mean with your spouse?