where one can infer that two variables are related in some way. Three conditions have to be met before a causal relationship can be inferred; there has to be evidence of association (concomitant variation), the dependent variable has to change after the independent variable has changed (temporal ordering) and all other possible causes have to be eliminated.
RESEARCH CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP
Meaning of RESEARCH CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP in English
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