Physics GCSE
correlation and causation
What correlation and causation means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of correlation and causation
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Reference: AQA
A link shown in data does not automatically prove that the radiation caused the observed harm, so further evidence is needed to confirm the exact mechanism.
Topics that use correlation and causation
- Properties of electromagnetic waves 2 (AQA GCSE)
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Using correlation and causation in the exam
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