Combined Science GCSE
Causation
What Causation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Causation
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Reference: AQA
A proven cause-and-effect relationship, which should not be assumed from data showing correlation without further evidence.
Topics that use Causation
- Properties of electromagnetic waves 2 (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Correlation
- Dose and risk of harm
- Energy level changes in atoms and nuclei
- Hazard and risk
- Ionising radiation
- Mutation
- Risk
- Tissue damage
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