causation
/ˌkɔˈzeɪʃən/
the relationship between cause and effect
causation in a sentence
“Establish causation, not just correlation.”
Origin of causation
Latin causatio excuse, pretext (from causa cause)
Related Words
premise
a previous statement from which another is inferred
inference
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence
deduction
the process of reasoning from general to specific
induction
the process of reasoning from specific to general
abduction
inference to the best explanation
syllogism
a form of reasoning with two premises and a conclusion