1 the relationship between cause and effect

The relation between cause and effect.

c. 1600, from causal + -ity.

Broadly, causality is the relationship between a cause and the consequential effect. In biology and medicine cause is the exposure and effect is the resulting disease or condition. It is important to realise that even if an association is found between an exposure and a disease the connection cannot automatically be interpreted as causal. An associ [..]

n. in philosophy, refers to the concept that all events occur through causes, and that these same events are a result of preceding events. With all the many different types of causality which exist, o [..]

Philosophy. All events have causes and are consequences of earlier events. See causation- determinism. Causality means that something has a cause-effect relationship with something else, or that somet [..]

pl: -ties : the relationship between cause and effect

the concept of relating effects to causes, or the compatibility of phenomena with this concept

(n) the relation between causes and effects

The relating of causes to the effects they produce. Causes are termed necessary when they must always precede an effect and sufficient when they initiate or produce an effect. Any of several factors m [..]

The relating of causes to the effects they produce. Causes are termed necessary when they must always precede an effect and sufficient when they initiate or produce an effect. Any of several factors m [..]

A cause and effect relationship. The causality of two events describes to what extent one event is caused by the other. When there is causality, there is a measure of predictability between the two ev [..]

Causality is the ability to clearly prove that an intervention is truly responsible for a certain outcome. While it is difficult to demonstrate causality with experimental evidence in a single study, the strength of a causal association underpins the ability to state whether the intervention (e.g., population health management program) actually cau [..]

The relating of causes to the effects they produce. Most of epidemiology concerns causality and several types of causes can be distinguished. It must be emphasized, however, that epidemiological evide [..]

is about relating causes to their effects. In the context of epidemiology, causality is about identifying the causes of disease. Sir Austin Bradford Hill has suggested nine criteria to be considered when aiming to identify causality in the epidemiological context.

Determination of causality Suspected cause precedes disease.

The relating of causes to the effects they produce. Most of epidemiology concerns causality and several types of causes can be distinguished. It must be emphasized, however, that epidemiological evidence by itself is insufficient to establish causality, although it can provide powerful circumstantial evidence. (Harm/Etiology)