1640s, from Latin causationem (nominative causatio) "excuse, pretext," in Medieval Latin "action of causing," from causa (see cause).

The facts and circumstances that produce a result for which a party claims entitlement for compensation. [D04939]

Two variables are causally related if changes in the value of one cause the other to change. For example, if one heats a rigid container filled with a gas, that causes the pressure of the gas in the c [..]

A “cause and effect” relationship exists wherever a change in one variable (the independent variable) induces change in another (the dependent variable). Causal factors in sociology include individual motivation as well as many external influences on human behavior that often go unrecognized.

n. an empirical relationship which exists between two events which can be summed up as one event (the cause) bringing about the occurrence of the other (the effect). In Aristotelian philosophy, refers [..]

1.e empirical relation between2 states or eventswhere one is the cause of the other. See causality. 2. Relation between 2 variables in statistical analysis. 3. Aristotle. The hypothetical relation bet [..]

You are probably familiar with this word as it relates to "cause and effect"...which is a very important phrase in psychology and all science. Causation is the demonstration of how one varia [..]

1 a : the act or process of causing [proof of objective of injury by the perpetrator "Alan Freeman"] b : the act or agency that produces an effect [evidence was presented on doctor's .. [..]

That which stands back of things as the Intelligent Cause.

Causation is the relationship of cause and effect of an act or omission and damages alleged in a tort or personal injury action. A plaintiff in a tort action should prove a duty to do or not do an act [..]

(n) the act of causing something to happen

The causation of a phenomenon is what directly makes it occur. This is in distinct contrast to correlation, in which two phenomena are linked only by a third factor, or by accident.

The producing of an effect. In personal injury lawsuits and under several maritime statutes, a plaintiff is legally required to prove that the defendant’s breach of a legal duty caused his or her inju [..]

Component element of criminal conduct which requires proof of a causal nexus or chain between the criminal conduct alleged and the relevant outcome or result in order to establish criminal liability.

An element of some crimes that requires that the criminal act (actus reus

Being able to show that an independent variable directly causes the dependent variable. This is generally very difficult to demonstrate in most study designs.

The determination that a change in one or more variables is responsible for a change in the dependent variable.

The concept of causation is based upon the elements which go to make up criminal offences.

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The act of causing. The act or agency by which an effect is produced. * Whewell *: the kind of causation by which vision is produced Cause and effect; causality.