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Latin: causa (cause) + effectum (effect)
Demonstrating causal relationships between events or actions
Economists showing how microfinance programs reduce poverty in Bangladesh
Distinguish correlation from causation. Acknowledge complexity. Show mechanism.
Policy analysis, scientific writing, investigative journalism