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    causation

    US /kɔˈzeʃən/

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    UK /kɔ:ˈzeɪʃn/

    B1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounAct of causing or creating an effect
    Scientists need to establish causation between our lifestyles choices and cancer in order to find a cure

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    3 Investing Lies That Are Costing You Money

    16:103 Investing Lies That Are Costing You Money
    • Correlation is not causation, but this is certainly suggesting that the more you touch your portfolio, the lesser that you end up with.

      Correlation is not causation, but this is certainly suggesting that the more you touch your portfolio, the lesser that you end up with.

    • Correlation is not causation,

      Correlation is not causation,

    A2

    Determinism vs Free Will: Crash Course Philosophy #24

    10:26Determinism vs Free Will: Crash Course Philosophy #24
    • One way they do that is by making a distinction between what's known as event causation and agent causation.

      One way they do that is by making a distinction between what's known as event causation and agent causation.

    • Event causation means that no physical event can occur without having been caused by a previous physical event.

      Event causation means that no physical event can occur without having been caused by a previous physical event.

    B1

    It took me 30+ years to learn what I’ll teach you in 10 minutes

    12:49It took me 30+ years to learn what I’ll teach you in 10 minutes
    • Interestingly, the research suggests it's not just correlation, but actually causation.

      Interestingly, the research suggests it's not just correlation, but actually causation.

    • Interestingly, the research suggests it's not just correlation but actually causation.

      Interestingly, the research suggests it's not just correlation but actually causation.

    B1

    Brian May - Classic Rock Interview - Part 2

    03:35Brian May - Classic Rock Interview - Part 2
    • Correlation without causation.

      Correlation without causation.

    • Correlation without causation: that's when two things seem to be related but aren't.

      Correlation without causation: that's when two things seem to be related but aren't.

    B1

    Why China Will Not Become the Dominant Power in Asia

    11:20Why China Will Not Become the Dominant Power in Asia
    • Trend lines also do not tell you much about causation.

      Trend lines also do not tell you much about causation.

    • In fact, they don't even really talk about causation.

      In fact, they don't even really talk about causation.

    B1

    Yes, You Can Buy Happiness

    06:56Yes, You Can Buy Happiness
    • But to be able to predict across 30 years, that's a big deal, that begins to get at causation.

      But to be able to predict across 30 years, that's a big deal, that begins to get at causation.

    • that's a big deal, that begins to get at causation.

      that's a big deal, that begins to get at causation.

    A2

    Why Donald Trump Is A Gift To Democracy

    05:39Why Donald Trump Is A Gift To Democracy
    • Of course, you could say causation moves the other way here, that poll numbers drive coverage.

      Of course, you could say causation moves the other way here, that poll numbers drive coverage.

    • Of course, you can say causation moves the other way here

      Of course, you can say causation moves the other way here

    B2

    Persuasion 1: message component

    10:02Persuasion 1: message component
    • that correlation does not equal to causation. So even if your child receives a vaccine and

      that correlation does not equal to causation. So even if your child receives a vaccine and

    • We're all psychologists here, and we know that correlation does not equal causation.

      We're all psychologists here, and we know that correlation does not equal causation.

    B2

    Consciousness - Crash Course Psychology #8

    09:34Consciousness - Crash Course Psychology #8
    • Remember, correlation does not equal causation, so activity in a certain brain region while having certain kinds of thoughts might be useful to know,

      Remember, correlation does not equal causation, so activity in a certain brain region while having certain kinds of thoughts might be useful to know,

    • Remember, correlation does not equal causation. So, activity in a certain brain region while

      Remember, correlation does not equal causation. So, activity in a certain brain region while

    B1

    ‎2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7

    12:12‎2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7
    • The Mandate of Heaven is remarkably flexible as an explanation of historical causation.

      The Mandate of Heaven is remarkably flexible as an explanation of historical causation.

    • The Mandate of Heaven is remarkably flexible as an explanation of historical causation.

      The Mandate of Heaven is remarkably flexible as an explanation of historical causation.

    B1