Biology A-Level
correlation against causation
What correlation against causation means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of correlation against causation
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A correlation between diet and type II diabetes does not by itself establish causation, because other variables may be involved.
Topics that use correlation against causation
- Control of blood glucose concentration (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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