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Criteria for Causality: Bradford Hill Criteria - II01:28

Criteria for Causality: Bradford Hill Criteria - II

The Bradford Hill criteria serve as guidelines for establishing causative links in epidemiological research. Beyond Strength, Consistency, Specificity, and Temporality, key criteria also include Biological Gradient, Plausibility, Coherence, Experiment, and Analogy. These principles assist scientists in assessing the likelihood of causation in complex biological contexts. Below is a summary of these concepts:
Criteria for Causality: Bradford Hill Criteria - I01:30

Criteria for Causality: Bradford Hill Criteria - I

The Bradford Hill criteria are a group of principles that provide a framework to determine a causal relationship between a specific factor and a disease. There are nine criteria that are pivotal in assessing causality in epidemiological studies. Here's a closer look at Strength, Consistency, Specificity, and Temporality criteria with definitions and examples:
Cause and Effect01:53

Cause and Effect

While variables are sometimes correlated because one does cause the other, it could also be that some other factor, a confounding variable, is actually causing the systematic movement in our variables of interest. For instance, as sales in ice cream increase, so does the overall rate of crime. Is it possible that indulging in your favorite flavor of ice cream could send you on a crime spree? Or, after committing crime do you think you might decide to treat yourself to a cone?
Correlation and Causation01:27

Correlation and Causation

Statistical tests can calculate whether there is a relationship, or correlation, between independent and dependent variables. An indirect relationship of the variables signifies a correlation, while a direct relationship shows causation. If it is determined that no connection exists between the variables, then the correlation is a coincidence.
Correlation versus Causation
If the dependent variable increases or decreases when the independent variable increases, there is a positive or negative...
Fundamental Attribution Error01:14

Fundamental Attribution Error

According to some social psychologists, people tend to overemphasize internal factors as explanations—or attributions—for the behavior of other people. They tend to assume that the behavior of another person is a trait of that person, and to underestimate the power of the situation on the behavior of others. They tend to fail to recognize when the behavior of another is due to situational variables, and thus to the person’s state. This erroneous assumption is called the fundamental attribution...
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Causality in Epidemiology

Causality or causation is a fundamental concept in epidemiology, vital for understanding the relationships between various factors and health outcomes. Despite its importance, there's no single, universally accepted definition of causality within the discipline. Drawing from a systematic review, causality in epidemiology encompasses several definitions, including production, necessary and sufficient, sufficient-component, counterfactual, and probabilistic models. Each has its strengths and...

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[The formative causation].

Ernesto Bonilla

    Investigacion Clinica
    |March 22, 2013
    PubMed
    Summary

    Rupert Sheldrake's formative causation hypothesis proposes morphogenetic fields guide system development and nature relies on habits. This theory suggests species memory is transmitted via morphic resonance through morphic fields.

    Area of Science:

    • Biology
    • Physics
    • Philosophy of Science

    Background:

    • The hypothesis of formative causation posits morphogenetic fields influence form development across all complexities.
    • It suggests natural systems, including animals and plants, are governed by habits and collective species memory.

    Discussion:

    • Morphic resonance is proposed as the mechanism for transmitting this inherent natural memory via morphic fields.
    • While explaining form repetition, the hypothesis does not account for the origin of novel forms.
    • Morphogenesis remains a challenge for molecular biology, with morphogenetic fields offering a potential explanation.

    Key Insights:

    • Formative causation offers an alternative framework to existing theories for interpreting physical and biological phenomena.
    • Conscious selves may interact with morphic fields, linking the external environment and bodily states during controlled activities.

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    Outlook:

    • Further research into morphogenetic fields could provide new insights into developmental biology and consciousness.
    • The hypothesis challenges conventional scientific paradigms, inviting interdisciplinary investigation into the nature of memory and form.