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These is glossary of research key terms. This glossary is intended as an aid to
professionals and non-professionals who find the world of research
somewhat intimidating. While it is impossible to cover all the terms
that can be confusing, this document briefly defines some of the more
common terms and concepts. | |
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| Cause | The reason(s) for an event, situation or state occurring. There are many philosophical issues about cause but for statistical causality four criteria must be met (1) concomitant variation, (2) rule out spurious relationships, (3) the cause must precede the effect in time, (4) there must be a theoretical rationale. |
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