Correlations & Causal Relationships (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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What does correlation describe?
What does correlation describe?
Association between variables
For causation to exist, what must be true about time sequence?
For causation to exist, what must be true about time sequence?
Cause must precede effect
What does consistency refer to when distinguishing correlation from causation?
What does consistency refer to when distinguishing correlation from causation?
Relationship appears across studies
What strengthens evidence for causation according to the mechanism feature?
What strengthens evidence for causation according to the mechanism feature?
Identifying biological processes
What in cigarette smoke provides evidence for causation of lung cancer?
What in cigarette smoke provides evidence for causation of lung cancer?
Carcinogens that mutate DNA
How does air pollution cause asthma according to the evidence?
How does air pollution cause asthma according to the evidence?
Particulate matter triggers inflammation
Why does physical activity cause improved lung function?
Why does physical activity cause improved lung function?
Strengthens respiratory muscles
What is the purpose of longitudinal studies?
What is the purpose of longitudinal studies?
Follow individuals over time
What are spurious correlations?
What are spurious correlations?
Variables related by third factor
What does the intervention feature test for causation?
What does the intervention feature test for causation?
Removing cause reduces effect