Causal Relationships

Definition

Causal relationships refer to the cause-and-effect connections between variables, where changes in one variable directly influence changes in another variable.

Related terms

Correlations: Correlations measure the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables but do not imply causation.

Experimental Design: Experimental design involves setting up controlled experiments to determine causal relationships by manipulating independent variables and observing their effects on dependent variables.

Confounding Variables: Confounding variables are extraneous factors that can affect both the independent and dependent variables, making it difficult to establish a clear causal relationship.