causation
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I was careful not to formally assert the level of causation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
He explained that language emphasizing causation over correlation and other results biases is a problem in scientific research at-large, but in his opinion, this is an egregious example.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026
And while correlation does not mean causation, that is when this age-related break occurs.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
Although the study does not establish causation, it reveals a group of biomarkers that closely resemble those found in older adults with cognitive impairment.
From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2025
The term ‘law’ implies unbroken regularity, with no exceptions, but nothing is conveyed about causation.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing causation
The ACT Math Test: Statistics and Probability
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Statistics and Probability
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The SAT Math Test: Problem Solving and Data Analysis
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