causal

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His claims are not backed by evidence, as research has not found a clear causal link between antidepressants and violence, for example.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

We must confront the causal factors of antisemitism honestly and address antisemitism where it is most common and most virulent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Although current evidence suggests microplastics could worsen conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, the authors emphasize that additional studies are needed to confirm a direct causal link.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Critics add that the causal link between social media and teen mental-health problems remains unproven.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

But a skilled practitioner can use it to tell how meaningful a correlation is—and maybe even tell whether that correlation does indicate a causal relationship.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt