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"Previous observational research suggests avocado consumers have higher diet quality than non-consumers. So, we developed this study to determine if there is a causational link between avocado consumption and overall diet quality."

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2024

We have far too much correlational methods with causational headlines.

From Slate • Sep. 27, 2017

Though not necessarily causational, the monument certainly has not harmed the Montezuma County economy and, in fact, appears to have reinforced previous growth trends.

From Washington Times • Jun. 24, 2015

Or it is said that a knowledge of the causational nature of morals should place people on their guard against encouraging harmful states of mind.

From Determinism or Free-Will? by Cohen, Chapman