When is it appropriate to draw a causal connection between two measurement variables? In other words, what conditions must be met in the study and in the analysis to show a causal relationship?

My answer :
1.There needs to be a reasonable explanation of cause and effect.

2.The condition happens under varying conditions.

3. Potential confounding variables are ruled out.

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1 answer

1. Relationship condition (the two variables must be related)

2. Temporal condition (time order)

3. Lack of other explanation condition (not due to confounding variables, etc.)