Business A-Level
correlation and causation
What correlation and causation means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of correlation and causation
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Reference: AQA
Association is never proof of cause, and saying so is where the evaluation marks live.
Topics that use correlation and causation
- Understanding markets and customers (AQA A-Level)
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Using correlation and causation in the exam
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